# Maryland Football's Tenuous Season

> Maryland faces Ohio State with coach Locksley's job in jeopardy.
- Title: Maryland Football's Tenuous Season · The Banner | Shortify
- Summary: Maryland faces Ohio State with coach Locksley's job in jeopardy. Maryland football's season and coach Locksley's tenure are in a tenuous spot as they prepare…
- Keywords: maryland football, michael locksley, seahawks, big ten, ohio state, college football, terps, ranked conference, three game losing streak, quarterback malik washington, news, local
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/maryland-football-michael-locksley-tenure-3YYZBLEP4NHRDOUCHL3PQ26NGU
- Author: Andy Kostka
- Published: 2026-10-07T17:59:50.526+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maryland football, michael locksley, seahawks, big ten, ohio state, college football, terps, ranked conference, three game losing streak, quarterback malik washington, news, local
## Maryland's Season Status
Maryland football has lost to Virginia Tech, UCLA and Nebraska after beating Hampton and UConn to start the season.
## Coach Locksley's Job in Question
Coach Michael Locksley's tenure is in a tenuous spot with a three-game losing streak before facing No. 5 Ohio State.
## Team Leaders Push Back
Wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. and safety Lavain Scruggs both stated their season isn't over despite recent losses.
## Locksley's Contract Details
Locksley earns $6.4 million this season with $6.7 million due in 2027 and $7 million in 2028.
## Locksley's Contract Buyout
If fired before the end of his contract, Maryland would owe Locksley 65% of his remaining salary.
## Locksley's Coaching Statement
Locksley said the team's energy dropped after a pick six, but they must fix consistency in games.
## Quarterback Washington's Struggles
Quarterback Malik Washington has thrown six interceptions in two games with a lack of rushing yards.
## Maryland's Historical Record
Maryland has never won a game against a ranked conference foe since joining the Big Ten in 2014.
## Locksley's Tenure Record
In eight seasons, Maryland has been ranked once and has a 38-47 overall record since Locksley's return.
## Team's Next Challenge
Maryland faces No. 5 Ohio State in a game that could be Locksley's final act as head coach.
## Player Support for Locksley
Wide receiver Chris Durr Jr. said they will do everything to keep Locksley from leaving.
## Maryland's Fundraising Record
Maryland set a record fundraising tally in 2026 at $43.7 million.
## Key takeaway

Maryland football's season and coach Locksley's tenure are in a tenuous spot as they prepare for Ohio State with questions about his future.