Overview
- Athletic director Jim Smith said Locksley will coach the final three regular-season games and that his status will be evaluated after the season.
- Maryland is 4-5 following five straight losses and needs two wins against Illinois, Michigan and Michigan State to reach bowl eligibility.
- Locksley told reporters he is not coaching for his job and said he deserves to remain head coach.
- Locksley is under contract through 2027, and multiple outlets report a buyout of about $13–13.4 million if he is fired this year, with a Dec. 1 reference noted in coverage.
- Players, including quarterback Malik Washington and safety Lavain Scruggs, voiced support for their coach and described a unified locker room.