Standing at the lectern during his weekly news conference at SECU Stadium, Maryland football coach Michael Locksley faced another round of questions regarding his job security with the Terrapins mired in a five-game losing streak and the season all but lost.

Mathematically, Maryland (4-5, 1-5 Big Ten) remains in the mix for a bowl berth. The Terps need to win two of their final three games, beginning with Saturday’s road showdown against Illinois (6-3, 3-3), a prohibitive favorite. In reality, little about their performances during this slide suggests fortunes will turn.

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