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Maryland fires head football coach Mike Locksley

Multiple national sports outlets confirm the departure of the long-time coach. The university is now beginning a search for his replacement.

Reviewed by Emmanuel Nyame
Oct 21, 2026 · 4 sources · 1 min read
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At a glance

  • Mike Locksley was fired from his position as head football coach at the University of Maryland.1234
  • The dismissal occurred after Locksley completed seven seasons with the program.24

The University of Maryland announced the firing of head football coach Mike Locksley on Wednesday, October 21, 2026.1234

Locksley concludes his time with the Terrapins after serving as head coach for seven full seasons.24

The university has begun the process of identifying candidates to fill the vacant coaching position.13

Where sources agree

  • Mike Locksley was fired as Maryland head coach4 of 4
  • The firing occurred on October 21, 20264 of 4
  • Locksley coached at Maryland for seven seasons2 of 4

Who covered this

4 National

Sources

  1. 1CBS SportsMaryland football coaching search 2026: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Terrapins experts ↗
  2. 2ESPNMaryland fires Mike Locksley: Top candidates and roster priorities ↗
  3. 3Yahoo SportsMaryland football hot board: 4 coaches who could replace Mike Locksley ↗
  4. 4CBS SportsWhat's next for Mike Locksley after Maryland firing? Coaching veteran will have plenty of options ↗

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