Vanderbilt's football season is in a dire situation, and the same might be said for Derek Mason's long-term future as coach.

Heading into Saturday's homecoming game against Missouri, the Commodores are 1-5, their worst record since Mason's 2014 debut season. Can he and the Commodores turn the tide of the season?

Mason has opened up a quarterback competition, but he won't change play-callers on his coaching staff. Meanwhile, he made a plea to fans to support the players at Saturday's game.

Sports director Tommy Deas and Vanderbilt beat reporter Adam Sparks discuss on this week's edition of Breaking Down the 'Dores.