On Wednesday, the first head coaching job in the Power 5 emerged, as the Maryland Terrapins opted to part ways with Mike Locksley. It didn’t take long for former LSU head coach Brian Kelly to emerge as a name to watch for the head coaching vacancy.
Locksley was relieved of his duties as head coach at Maryland following a 2-5 start to the 2026 season, ending what was largely a disappointing tenure that only saw the Terrapins finish with a record over .500 twice during his nine year tenure at the program.
On paper, it sure seems like it will take a major rebuilding period to repair the Maryland football program. And they may just be looking for an experienced coach to fill Locksley’s shoes…