Michael Locksley addresses Maryland football's future at Big Ten Media Day

At Big Ten Media Day, Maryland football head coach Michael Locksley expressed optimism about the upcoming season despite last year's 4-8 record. He highlighted that the team returns significant production and stressed the need for improvement, particularly in their rushing game. The Terps faced issues with inexperience and depth in the trenches over the past season but have worked to address these weaknesses through offseason recruitment. Locksley also mentioned quarterback Malik Washington, who showed growth in leadership ahead of his second season as the starter. With the 2026 season set to begin in under five weeks, Locksley feels the team is poised to make a turnaround.

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