Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley amid 2026 coaching search

Maryland has fired head coach Mike Locksley following a disappointing 2-5 start to the season, including a 0-4 record in the Big Ten. Locksley's tenure ends with a 39-54 record and only two conference victories since the start of the 2024 season. Aazaar Abdul-Rahim has been named interim head coach as Maryland initiates a search for Locksley's replacement. Insider reports suggest potential candidates including Wake Forest head coach Jason Dickert, known for building competitive teams with limited resources. After this coaching change, the focus shifts to Maryland's efforts in securing a new leader.

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