Former Auburn DC Derek Mason resigns from same role at Oklahoma State

Mason was a member of Bryan Harsin’s inaugural staff as defensive coordinator in 2021.

A former member of Auburn football’s coaching staff has decided to take time away from the field.

[autotag]Derek Mason[/autotag], who was a part of [autotag]Bryan Harsin[/autotag]’s first staff in 2021, announced Thursday he was stepping down from his role as defensive coordinator at Oklahoma State.

In a tweet, Mason said he plans to take a sabbatical from coaching to spend more time with his family and pursue other opportunities within college football. In his tweet, he also took time to show gratitude to Oklahoma State head coach Mike Gundy, Cowboys players and Cowboys staff.

After spending one season on The Plains, Mason stepped down from his role as Auburn’s defensive coordinator on Feb. 7, 2022, to take the same role at Oklahoma State. His departure came at a strange time. One week before Mason’s departure, [autotag]Austin Davis[/autotag] resigned as offensive coordinator after just 43 days in the job.

Under Mason, Auburn’s defense allowed 372 yards per game, including 126 on the ground. The Tigers allowed an average of 21 points per game.

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