Maryland is keeping its football coach.

Michael Locksley will be back for his eighth season in 2026 , new athletic director Jim Smith said on Sunday, ending speculation that the school might part ways with the coach. Smith, in his announcement, also said the school would devote more resources to the football program to better support Locksley.

“Coach Locksley needs — and deserves — the full support of our department, our university, and all of Terp Nation. We are fully committed to giving him and our student-athletes the resources and investments necessary to succeed,” Smith said. “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 transf

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