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Mike Locksley addresses media questions about James Franklin ahead of game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 16, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Sep 16, 2026

Mike Locksley addresses media questions about James Franklin ahead of game

Summary

Maryland Terrapins head coach Mike Locksley spoke with reporters as his team prepares to face the Virginia Tech Hokies on Saturday. Both teams are 2-0 ahead of the matchup, which has sparked conversations about Locksley's past interactions with Virginia Tech head coach James Franklin. The press conference took an unexpected turn when a media member passionately criticized Franklin's past comments about Maryland, but Locksley maintained focus on the players and upcoming game strategy. He expressed respect for Franklin but emphasized the importance of the current teams over their personal history.

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By the Numbers

•Locksley's Terrapins are 2-0, hosting Virginia Tech on September 23.
•The game rekindles past tensions between Locksley and Franklin.
•A media member's rant about Franklin's comments drew attention during the press conference.
•Locksley aims to shift focus from personal history to team performance.

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What they're saying

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Maryland Terrapins head football coach Mike Locksley met with the media on Tuesday, and Virginia Tech Hokies head coach James Franklin was a popular topic. Locksley’s 2-0 Terrapins will host Franklin’s 2-0 Hokies next Saturday in Maryland, so it makes sense that reporters would probe about the upcoming opponent. But the real intrigue stemmed from…
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