Bleacher Report · Nov 29, 2020
Derek Mason Fired as Vanderbilt Head Coach; Todd Fitch Named as Interim
Vanderbilt head coach Derek Mason walks on the sideline in the first half of an NCAA college football game against LSU Saturday, Oct. 3, 2020, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/Mark Humphrey)Vanderbilt athletic director Candice Storey Lee confirmed the school has fired head football coach .
"On behalf of the entire Vanderbilt community, I want to extend my deepest gratitude to Coach Mason for his many years of dedication and service leading our football program," Lee said.
The Commodores fell to 0-8 in 2020 following a 41-0 loss to Missouri on Saturday. Offensive coordinator Todd Fitch will take over as the interim head coach Saturday against Georgia and until a full-time successor is found.