Mike Locksley faces new opportunities after Maryland firing
3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 21, 2026, 8:23 PM
Last updated Oct 21, 2026
Mike Locksley's tenure as Maryland head coach ended after more than seven seasons. At 59, he has over 30 years of coaching experience and a proven offensive track record, including time as co-offensive coordinator at Alabama, where he won a national championship. With extensive connections in college football, Locksley is expected to find a new coaching position quickly, particularly as teams seek experienced offensive assistants. His successful stint at Maryland included leading Taulia Tagovailoa's offense, averaging nearly 30 points per game over three seasons. Maryland now faces decisions about its next coaching leader.
- •Locksley finishes after over seven seasons at Maryland.
- •He won a national championship at Alabama in 2017.
- •Locksley averaged nearly 30 points per game at Maryland.
- •He is highly regarded for his offensive coaching ability.
- •Many see him landing another role soon due to his connections.
- 8:23 PMCBS Sports — Maryland football coaching search 2026: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Terrapins experts
- 8:10 PMYahoo Sports — Maryland football hot board: 4 coaches who could replace Mike Locksley
- 7:25 PMCBS Sports — What's next for Mike Locksley after Maryland firing? Coaching veteran will have plenty of options
"With a lengthy list of connections and more than 30 years of college coaching experience, expect to see the 2018 Broyles Award winner back on a sideline sooner than later
"The InsideMDSports team just revealed their top Maryland coaching candidates after Mike Locksley was fired on Wednesday, Oct. 21
"Maryland will have to search for its replacement and there are some good options.
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External links- CBS SportsOct 21, 2026, 8:23 PMMaryland football coaching search 2026: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Terrapins experts
The InsideMDSports team just revealed their top Maryland coaching candidates after Mike Locksley was fired on Wednesday, Oct. 21
- Yahoo SportsOct 21, 2026, 8:10 PMMaryland football hot board: 4 coaches who could replace Mike Locksley
Maryland will have to search for its replacement and there are some good options.
- CBS SportsOct 21, 2026, 7:25 PMWhat's next for Mike Locksley after Maryland firing? Coaching veteran will have plenty of options
With a lengthy list of connections and more than 30 years of college coaching experience, expect to see the 2018 Broyles Award winner back on a sideline sooner than later
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