Amid a second straight disappointing season, Mike Locksley received the support of his boss. Maryland athletic director Jim Smith confirmed to CBS Sports' John Talty that Locksley will return for the 2026 season -- his eighth in College Park -- and get more resources as well.

"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 in a letter to the Maryland community . "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

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