# Terps fire defensive coordinator after loss to Rutgers

> Maryland fires defensive coordinator Ted Monachino following loss to Rutgers.
- Title: Terps fire defensive coordinator after loss to Rutgers
- Summary: Maryland fires defensive coordinator Ted Monachino following loss to Rutgers. Maryland fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino after a 37-30 loss to…
- Keywords: maryland terps, ted monachino, rutgers, defensive coordinator, college football, big ten, maryland football, mike locksley, news, local, Terps, fire
- Source: The Banner — https://thebanner.com/sports/college-sports/maryland-terrapins-ted-monachino-fired-defensive-coordinator-2O4FSHVRMRAPBBHH6YX222WIZA
- Author: Andy Kostka
- Published: 2026-10-18T19:53:05.612+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: maryland terps, ted monachino, rutgers, defensive coordinator, college football, big ten, maryland football, mike locksley, news, local
## Terps fire defensive coordinator
Maryland fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino after a 37-30 loss to Rutgers.
## Monachino's contract ends December 2026
Monachino's two-year contract was due to expire at the end of December 2026.
## Terps defense struggles
Maryland allowed 366.6 yards per game, ranking 83rd in the country.
## Head coach Mike Locksley's statement
Locksley said the change was necessary for the program.
## Key takeaway

Maryland fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino after a 37-30 loss to Rutgers, with the Terps allowing 366.6 yards per game.