Mike Locksley
Fired Oct 21, 2026 at Maryland. Interim head coach: Aazaar Abdul-Rahim
Coaching since 2009
Mike Locksley went 39-50 at Maryland before he was fired on Oct 21, 2026.
Updated Nov 9, 2026Sources: school staff directories, TransferPortl coaching tenures, CFBD
2026 season3-6Conf 1-5
At Maryland39-50Conf 17-48 · since 2019
Last 3 seasons11-22Conf 3-21
Career41-76Conf 20-69 · 11 seasons
Source: ESPN standings; Hot seat tracker through 2025, ESPN standings for 2026; Hot seat tracker
Maryland won 51.3% of its games before he arrived (48.0% in conference). His career win rate is -16.2 pts against that (-25.5 pts in conference).
Bio
- Hired
- Dec 4, 2018
- Alma mater
- Towson
- Calls plays
- Yes
- Background
- Offense
- First-time head coach
- No
Head Coaching Seasons
10 seasons| Year | School | W-L | Conf | SRS | SP+ | SP+ Off | SP+ Def | AP Final | Titles and Bowl |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 |  Maryland | 4-8 | Big Ten | -0.8 | 0.6 | 24.4 | 24.7 | - | - |
| 2024 | Maryland | 4-8 | Big Ten | -2.0 | -3.9 | 23.3 | 27.1 | - | - |
| 2023 | Maryland | 8-5 | Big Ten | 8.4 | 11.0 | 28.3 | 17.6 | - | W 31-13 TransPerfect Music City Bowl vs Auburn |
| 2022 | Maryland | 8-5 | Big Ten | 6.2 | 11.2 | 33.8 | 24.2 | - | W 16-12 Duke's Mayo Bowl vs NC State |
| 2021 | Maryland | 7-6 | Big Ten | -4.8 | 6.2 | 34.8 | 27.4 | - | W 54-10 New Era Pinstripe Bowl vs Virginia Tech |
| 2020 | Maryland | 2-3 | Big Ten | -0.4 | -0.1 | 27.8 | 28.0 | - | - |
| 2019 | Maryland | 3-9 | Big Ten | -5.6 | -6.3 | 26.3 | 30.3 | - | - |
| 2011 |  New Mexico | 0-4 | Mountain West | -26.3 | -27.9 | 16.9 | 41.9 | - | - |
| 2010 | New Mexico | 1-11 | Mountain West | -23.3 | -24.8 | 14.1 | 38.6 | - | - |
| 2009 | New Mexico | 1-11 | Mountain West | -20.3 | -19.1 | 16.4 | 33.8 | - | - |
Maryland Staff, 2026
20- Aazaar Abdul-RahimInterim Head Coach
- Clint TrickettOffensive Coordinator/Quarterbacks Coach
- James Thomas Jr.Co-Defensive Coordinator/Safeties Coach
- Zac SpavitalDefensive Coordinator/Inside Linebackers Coach
- Matt BarnesSpecial Teams Coordinator
- Nick NewsomeAssistant Defensive Backs Coach
- Derek KiefAssistant Wide Receivers Coach
- Will LikelyCornerbacks Coach
- Randy StarksDefensive Line Coach
- Damian WroblewskiOffensive Line Coach
- David BrownleeOutside Linebackers Coach
- Andre PowellRunning Backs Coach
- Cameron LyonsSpecial Teams Assistant
- Kyle SchmittTight Ends Coach
- Latrell ScottWide Receivers Coach
- Ben ReynoldsAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach (Football)
- Jake VieuxAssistant Strength & Conditioning Coach for Football
- Jonah BoothAssistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football
- Chandler WachholtzAssociate Strength and Conditioning Coach for Football
- Ryan DavisDirector of Football Strength and Conditioning
Transfer Portal at Maryland
Roster average Transfer Vulnerability Score (TVS): 24
| Cycle | In | Out | Net |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 15 | 18 | -3 |
| 2025 | 15 | 35 | -20 |
| 2024 | 7 | 7 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | -7 |
| 2022 | 1 | 6 | -5 |
Staff History by Season
1 stint- 2021-2025MarylandHead Coach