COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland, which has dropped six straight games and is headed toward an 11th straight losing record in Big Ten play, will bring back coach Mike Locksley for an eighth season with a promise to give him more money to acquire the talent necessary to become more competitive.

Athletic director Jim Smith announced his support for Locksley on Sunday in a letter to fans on the Terrapins’ athletic website.

Locksley is 36-42 overall and 16-41 in the Big Ten Conference since taking over in 2019. The Terps’ 24-6 loss at Illinois on Saturday was their 14th in their last 16 conference games.

Smith noted that Locksley led Maryland to three straight winning seasons and bowl berths from 2021-23.

“Those accomplishments demonstrate what this program is capable of when aligned and

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