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Oklahoma State hires Derek Mason as defensive coordinator

Mike Gundy has found his replacement for Jim Knowles as Oklahoma State’s defensive coordinator.

The school announced on Wednesday the hire of former Auburn defensive coordinator Derek Mason. This move has been speculated to be in the works for a few days now and it is now official.

One of the nation’s top defensive minds is headed to Stillwater. Welcome to the Cowboy Family @CoachDerekMason.

https://t.co/1PHMNINXfp#NextLevel I #GoPokes pic.twitter.com/91e7IJwzTu— OSU Cowboy Football (@CowboyFB) January 26, 2022

Mason’s Auburn defense improved in most metrics last season compared to 2020.