# Big Ten Program Fires Head Coach After 5 Consecutive Losses

> Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley after five straight losses.
- Title: Big Ten Program Fires Head Coach After 5 Consecutive Losses
- Summary: Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley after five straight losses. breaking, maryland, mike locksley · reported by EssentiallySports.
- Keywords: breaking, maryland, mike locksley, big ten, college football, terrapins, head coach, five consecutive losses, sports, Big, Ten, Program
- Source: EssentiallySports — https://essentiallysports.com/ncaa-college-football-news-breaking-big-ten-program-fires-head-coach-after-five-consecutive-losses-maryland-mike-locksley
- Author: Suryakant Das
- Published: 2026-10-21T16:58:33+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: breaking, maryland, mike locksley, big ten, college football, terrapins, head coach, five consecutive losses, sports
## Maryland football program
Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley after five straight losses.
## Athletic director Jim Smith
Jim Smith says coaching change is best interest for Locksley and program.
## Locksley's record
Locksley leads Maryland to 39-54 overall and 17-52 in conference play.
## Last Power Four win
Maryland last beat Wisconsin 27-10 in September 2025.
## Interim coach
Defensive coordinator Aazaar Abdul-Rahim becomes interim head coach.
## Financial obligations
Maryland owes Locksley $9.94 million with $4.97 million due within 60 days.
## Key takeaway

Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley after five straight losses.