Michael Locksley got a win — even if Maryland football didn’t.
The beleaguered seven-year coach was ensured that he would helm the Terps for an eighth season after athletic director Jim Smith penned a letter released Sunday afternoon informing fans that Locksley would return in 2026.
“To continue building on this foundation, Coach Locksley needs — and deserves — the full support of our department, our university, and all of Terp Nation,” Smith wrote. “We are fully committed to giving him and our student-athletes the resources and investments necessary to succeed. I have worked closely with Coach Locksley to rapidly strengthen our NIL support for 2026 and beyond, with a clear and focused effort on roster retention, recruiting, and being highly competitive in the transfer portal.