Overview
- Athletic director Jim Smith told The Baltimore Sun he will evaluate Mike Locksley’s status after the season and confirmed Locksley will coach against Illinois, Michigan and Michigan State.
- Locksley said he is not coaching for his job and asserted he deserves to remain Maryland’s head coach despite a five-game slide.
- The Terrapins are 4-5 after a 4-0 start, with fan frustration spilling into “fire Locksley” chants during a recent sellout loss.
- Reporting places Locksley’s buyout at roughly $13 million if a move occurs before Dec. 1, with outlets differing on whether his deal runs through 2027 or 2028.
- Key calendar pressures include the Nov. 29 season finale, the Dec. 3 early signing period and the Jan. 2 transfer portal window, while two wins in the final three games would secure bowl eligibility.