Overview
- Athletic director Jim Smith announced Sunday that Locksley will return next season and promised increased resources, including strengthened NIL support focused on retention, recruiting and the transfer portal.
- Speaking Tuesday, Locksley said he shares a unified vision with Smith and senior deputy AD Diana Sabau and expressed confidence about elevating Maryland.
- Maryland is 4-6 overall and 1-6 in the Big Ten after six straight losses and now needs wins over No. 18 Michigan and Michigan State to become bowl eligible.
- Players welcomed the clarity, saying the decision lifted the locker room and reinforced belief in the development of a promising freshman core.
- Specifics and timing of the new investment were not detailed, with Locksley directing questions on funding and structure to Smith.