Overview
- Smith told The Baltimore Sun that Locksley will coach the final three games and that Maryland will determine his status after the season.
- Locksley said he is not coaching for his job and stated he deserves to remain head coach.
- Maryland has lost five straight after a 4-0 start and enters Saturday at Illinois at 4-5 overall.
- Multiple reports place the buyout at just over $13 million if a move is made before Dec. 1, with the Dec. 3 early signing period and Jan. 2 transfer-portal opening adding urgency.
- Hired in May, Smith faces his first major coaching decision as fan frustration escalates, including “fire Locksley” chants at a recent sellout.