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Maryland football appoints Aazaar Abdul-Rahim as interim head coach

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 9:47 AM

Last updated Nov 5, 2026

Maryland football appoints Aazaar Abdul-Rahim as interim head coach
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Aazaar Abdul-Rahim has been named interim head coach of Maryland football following Mike Locksley's departure. Abdul-Rahim, a DMV native and former defensive assistant at Boston College, is tasked with rebuilding a struggling program that has a 10-22 record since the start of the 2024 season. His experience and local ties are seen as key assets for improving team morale and performance. Abdul-Rahim's first game in charge against Illinois ended in a close loss, where the team showed resilience by committing only one penalty and one turnover, and led in time of possession.

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  • •Abdul-Rahim takes over after the dismissal of Mike Locksley.
  • •Maryland has a 10-22 record since 2024.
  • •Abdul-Rahim emphasized pride in the local culture and community.
  • •His first game ended in a narrow loss to Illinois.
  • •The team displayed unity and discipline in the close match.
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  • 9:47 AMYahoo Sports — Aazaar Abdul-Rahim came home to Maryland. Now he has a bridge to build
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Mike Locksley is out. Now Maryland football turns to DMV native Aazaar Abdul-Rahim to build a bridge to whatever comes next.

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