From The Banner · Jonas Shaffer · · 1m 50s
Maryland Needs New Football Coach
Maryland fires Michael Locksley; 16 candidates named for head coaching role.
In brief
Maryland fires Michael Locksley; 16 candidates named for head coaching role. Maryland needs new football coach after Michael Locksley steps down, with 16 potential candidates listed. Originally reported by The Banner.
Maryland needs new head coach
Maryland needs a new football coach after Michael Locksley stepped down.
Locksley's record
Locksley went 39-54 in seven-plus seasons at Maryland.
Athletic director statement
Athletic director Jim Smith said they are aligned on providing investment and resources for Maryland Football.
16 potential candidates
The article names 16 potential candidates for Maryland's head coaching role.
Up-and-coming head coaches
Up-and-coming head coaches are listed as potential candidates for Maryland's head coaching role.
Wake Forest's Jake Dickert
Dickert has 23-20 record at Washington State and 15-5 at Wake Forest, including a five-win turnaround in 2025.
New Mexico's Jason Eck
Eck led New Mexico to their first nine-win season in nearly a decade.
South Florida's Brian Hartline
Hartline coached South Florida to a 5-2 record this season.
Memphis' Charles Huff
Huff coached Memphis to a 5-2 record this season.
Florida Atlantic's Zach Kittley
Kittley became youngest head coach in FBS at age 33 and led FAU to a 4-2 record.
Oregon State's JaMarcus Shephard
Shephard has led Oregon State to a 5-2 record with five straight wins.
Western Michigan's Lance Taylor
Taylor has led Western Michigan to a 5-2 record this season.
Montana State's Brent Vigen
Vigen has led Montana State to a 6-1 record this season.
Retread head coaches
Duke coach Manny Diaz and UNLV coach Dan Mullen are listed as potential candidates.
James Madison coach Billy Napier
Napier has a 7-0 record at James Madison.
At a glance
Maryland needs new football coach after Michael Locksley steps down, with 16 potential candidates listed.
