Derek Mason named head coach at Middle Tennessee

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Middle Tennessee named Derek Mason as its 15th head football coach in the program's history on Wednesday.

Mason was signed to a five-year contract. Terms of the deal were not disclosed by the Blue Raiders.

Mason, 54, takes over in place of Rick Stockstill, who was fired on Nov. 27 after 18 seasons at the school. The Blue Raiders finished 4-8 this season and w