The Vanderbilt Commodores struggled through head coach Derek Mason’s first season. The Commodores went 3-9 (0-8 SEC) and had a -16 turnover margin. Vanderbilt ranked No. 122 in total offense and No. 70 in total defense.

Here are the five areas that need the most improvement for the Commodores to see a turnaround in 2015.

1. Recruiting: Vanderbilt’s 2014 recruiting class ranked No. 46 overall. The Commodores were left with single-digit commits after James Franklin’s departure on Jan. 17 before finishing with 22 players signed on National Signing Day. The team currently ranks No. 53 overall and 13th in the SEC. Vanderbilt needs to see an improvement on the recruiting trail, which is possible with the reported hires of two coordinators.

2. Depth: The Commodores were forced to play several redshirt freshman due to their depleted depth chart. Again, recruiting plays the ultimate factor in Vanderbilt’s rebuilding process, but from a long-term standpoint. The Commodores need stability on their current roster, rather than relying on first-year players to succeed.

3. Coordinators: Vanderbilt will name Wisconsin’s Andy Ludwig its offensive coordinator and New Orleans Saints defensive backs coach Wesley McGriff its defensive coordinator, according to multiple reports. The Commodores need to see improvement on both sides and the hirings will play a vital role in the team’s success.

4. Offensive production: Vanderbilt had the worst offense in the SEC. Aside from Ralph Webb’s record-setting freshman season, the Commodores saw little production from their offense. Ludwig’s hiring would be a great move for Vanderbilt, who can use a run-heavy scheme to build around Webb. The Commodores should see improvement if the former Badgers assistant can find similar success in Nashville.

5. Position stability: Vanderbilt’s biggest problem was its inability to stick with a starting quarterback. The Commodores made more than 10 quarterback changes and started all four players in 2014. In 2015, Mason will need to find his starter in preseason and stick with him for more than one game.