Maryland fires defensive coordinator after loss to Rutgers
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 18, 2026, 7:59 PM
Last updated Oct 18, 2026
Maryland football coach Michael Locksley fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino on October 17, following a 37-30 loss to Rutgers. The Terps squandered a 10-point halftime lead, extending their losing streak to five games. Under Monachino, Maryland's defense has allowed an average of 43.8 points per game during this stretch. Aazaar Abdul-Rahim will step in as the new defensive coordinator, with Zac Spavital as co-defensive coordinator. The Terps are currently 2-5 overall and 0-4 in Big Ten play.
- •Maryland is on a five-game losing streak
- •Aazaar Abdul-Rahim appointed as new defensive coordinator
- •Locksley's tenure marked by recent defensive struggles
- •Terps have allowed at least 35 points in each loss
- •Maryland's next game comes after a bye week
- 8:44 PMESPN — Maryland fires coordinator Monachino amid defensive struggles
- 7:15 PMYahoo Sports — Maryland football fires defensive coordinator after 5th straight loss
"Maryland football coach Michael Locksley fired defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach Ted Monachino on Sunday, a day after the Terps squandered a 10-point halftime lead in a 37-30 loss to Rutgers, the team announced. Monachino, in his second season with the program, becomes the first departure of a disappointing season in which Maryland (2-5, 0-4 Big Ten) has lost five straight ...
"Maryland fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino on Sunday, a day after the team allowed at least 35 points in a fifth consecutive loss.
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External links- ESPNOct 18, 2026, 8:44 PMMaryland fires coordinator Monachino amid defensive struggles
Maryland fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino on Sunday, a day after the team allowed at least 35 points in a fifth consecutive loss.
- Yahoo SportsOct 18, 2026, 7:15 PMMaryland football fires defensive coordinator after 5th straight loss
Maryland football coach Michael Locksley fired defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach Ted Monachino on Sunday, a day after the Terps squandered a 10-point halftime lead in a 37-30 loss to Rutgers, the team announced. Monachino, in his second season with the program, becomes the first departure of a disappointing season in which Maryland (2-5, 0-4 Big Ten) has lost five straight ...
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