Maryland suffers 54-3 loss to UCLA; coach Locksley pledges to improve team
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 26, 2026, 10:28 PM
Last updated Sep 26, 2026
Maryland football faced a significant setback with a 54-3 home loss to UCLA on September 26, 2026. Head coach Mike Locksley acknowledged the team's struggles and the scrutiny regarding his job status but expressed determination to continue coaching for his players. The defeat marks a continuing trend for the Terrapins, as they sit at 2-2 after two early wins against lighter opponents. Following the lopsided loss, discussions about Locksley’s future with the program have intensified, with some calling for his dismissal despite past successes in recruiting and bowl appearances.
- •Maryland falls to 2-2 after two wins against lower-tier teams.
- •UCLA dominated with 475 total yards and multiple interceptions returned for touchdowns.
- •Locksley has been head coach for eight seasons, winning three consecutive bowl games between 2021 and 2023.
- •Calls for Locksley's firing are increasing following the recent loss on Family Weekend.
- 10:57 PMESPN NCAAF — Locksley vows to 'fix' Maryland after latest loss, a 54-3 setback to UCLA
- 10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Firing Mike Locksley Won’t Make Maryland Football Better, But It Should Be Done Today
"Maryland coach Mike Locksley recognized the mounting questions about his job status after a 54-3 home loss to UCLA on Saturday but vowed that he "won't stop fighting or coaching" for his players.
"Mike Locksley has recruited talent, developed NFL players and brought stability to Maryland football. But after a 54-3 humiliation against […]
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External links- ESPN NCAAFSep 26, 2026, 10:57 PMLocksley vows to 'fix' Maryland after latest loss, a 54-3 setback to UCLA
Maryland coach Mike Locksley recognized the mounting questions about his job status after a 54-3 home loss to UCLA on Saturday but vowed that he "won't stop fighting or coaching" for his players.
- Yahoo SportsSep 26, 2026, 10:09 PMFiring Mike Locksley Won’t Make Maryland Football Better, But It Should Be Done Today
Mike Locksley has recruited talent, developed NFL players and brought stability to Maryland football. But after a 54-3 humiliation against […]
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