Maryland loses to UCLA 54-3 in unsettling home opener
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 7:00 PM
Last updated Sep 29, 2026
The Maryland Terrapins suffered a significant defeat against the UCLA Bruins, losing 54-3 in their Big Ten opener on September 29. The loss has intensified scrutiny on head coach Mike Locksley, whose tenure includes a disappointing 39-51 record over eight seasons. Maryland has not performed consistently in the Big Ten, with pressure now mounting for a turnaround after this lopsided result. Scott Van Pelt, a notable Maryland alum, expressed dismay at such a heavy defeat, arguing that it raises questions about the program's direction. He has avoided directly influencing decisions regarding Locksley's future but acknowledges the seriousness of the outcome.
- •Maryland lost to UCLA 54-3 in a Big Ten opener.
- •Head coach Mike Locksley faces mounting criticism amid poor performance.
- •Scott Van Pelt publicly expresses concern over the team's direction.
- •Locksley has a record of 39-51 in eight seasons at Maryland.
- •The defeat marks a troubling trend for a program struggling in the Big Ten.
- 7:00 PMYahoo Sports — Scott Van Pelt left crestfallen after Maryland’s 51-point loss
"Things are looking bleak for the Maryland Terrapins and one of their most prominent alums, Scott Van Pelt. Head coach Mike Locksley has been under fire for underperforming on the field and strange behavior off the field. Maryland has banned reporters from asking follow-up questions of Locksley at press conferences this year, a restriction that…
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