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Wednesday, October 21, 2026
3-star reaffirms pledge; other commits Maryland football must hold onto

Maryland football has lost several verbal pledges after head coach Mike Locksley was dismissed. The Terps have to hold onto these commits.

Maryland athletics calls police on student reporters covering Mike Locksley firing

Maryland staffers allegedly called the university police department amid student journalists appearing outside the Jones-Hill House after the Mike Locksley firing. The Terrapins made the decision...

Maryland issues statement after police called on student reporters covering Mike Locksley firing

Maryland staffers allegedly called the university police department amid student journalists appearing outside the Jones-Hill House after the Mike Locksley firing. The Terrapins made the decision...

Maryland football must keep these 10 players from entering transfer portal

Amid Mike Locksley being out as Maryland football's head coach, the Terps' staff must keep these 10 players from hitting the transfer portal.

Maryland football coaching search 2026: Candidates, hot board, names to watch from Terrapins experts

The InsideMDSports team just revealed their top Maryland coaching candidates after Mike Locksley was fired on Wednesday, Oct. 21

Maryland football 2028 4-star commit, 2027 3-star pledges decommit

With Mike Locksley no longer Maryland football's head coach, the Terrapins have seen several high school verbal pledges decommit.

Maryland football head coaching search: 10 names to know

Mike Locksley is out as Maryland football's head coach. Here are 10 names you need to know in the Terps' head coaching search.

Big Ten announces 2026-27 wrestling television schedule

The Big Ten Conference announced its 2026-27 television schedule for wrestling, which begins on December 13th at 12:00 p.m. ET with Penn State. The reigning national champions will host West...

ESPN updates FPI rankings for each Big Ten football team after Week 7

Following Week 6 of the college football season, ESPN has updated its FPI Rankings. Sitting at 6-1 on the season following its big road win over No. 5 Indiana, Ohio State is both the...

Mike Locksley out as Maryland football head coach

Maryland is making a change at head coach; who will be next?

Maryland fires Mike Locksley after 2-5 start as Terrapins become first Power Four opening

Maryland ended the Locksley era before the conclusion of his eighth season, after years of declining results

Mike Locksley's tenure as Maryland football's head coach is over

Maryland officials have fired head football coach Mike Locksley, who went 39–54 overall in his eight years running the program.

Maryland, Mike Locksley releases statements after firing head coach

The first firing of the 2026 college football season came on Wednesday, as Maryland opted to part ways with head coach Mike Locksley. The school has now released a statement on the decision....

Maryland names Aazaar Abdul-Rahim as interim head coach

Maryland has named Aazaar Abdul-Rahim as its interim coach for the remainder of the 2026 season, On3’s Pete Nakos reports. Abdul-Rahim takes over for former head coach Mike Locksley, who was fired...

Maryland commits react to the dismissal of Mike Locksley
Mike Locksley buyout: Details of Maryland head coach's contract

Maryland has parted ways with Mike Locksley before the end of the 2026 college football season, and the Terrapins would owe their head coach $9.94 million. The Terrapins now have to pay half of...

Maryland Head Coach Hot Board: Top candidates to replace Mike Locksley
Maryland football fires head coach Mike Locksley

Mike Locksley, the former head coach of Maryland football, has been fired, according to reporting from ESPN’s Pete Thamel. Locksley took charge of the Terps on Dec. 4, 2018, leading the Terps to a...

Maryland fires head coach Mike Locksley after eight seasons

Maryland has fired head coach Mike Locksley after eight seasons in College Park, sources tell On3. The Terrapins fell to Rutgers on Saturday, dropping their 13th straight power-conference loss....

Top 10 Big Ten freshmen, international newcomers ahead of 2026-27 basketball season
On3 2026 Midseason True Freshman All-America Team

Now that we're at the midpoint of the college football season, it's time to take stock of how true freshmen are playing. First-year players across the country are earning meaningful snaps, with...

MM 10.21: Maryland tennis’ Ghirardato and Challa qualify for NCAA doubles championship

For the first time since 2006, Maryland tennis will have representatives in both the singles and doubles categories for the women’s tennis NCAA Fall Championships. Diya Challa and Emma Ghirardato...

No. 20 Maryland women's basketball will battle nation's top-3 teams

Maryland women's basketball resides in the preseason AP top-25 poll. The Terrapins will face a ton of ranked teams this season.

Tuesday, October 20, 2026
No. 11 Maryland men’s soccer holds off St. John’s for 1-0 win

No. 11 Maryland men’s soccer’s most recent game, a 3-2 win against Michigan showed its offensive firepower, but the mental lapses on defense that had plagued them all season remained. The Terps...

Maryland in touch with 3-star OL who decomitted from Missouri

Maryland football is among the schools that have reached out to a 2027 three-star offensive lineman who has reopened his recruitment.

Testudo Times Reacts Survey

Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NCAA. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Maryland fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in...

Maryland football edge Zion Elee on midseason All-Freshman team

Another media outlet has doled out freshman honors to Maryland football five-star edge Zion Elee from Baltimore.

Women's College Basketball Rankings: Preseason AP Poll Top 25 released

The preseason AP Poll for women’s college basketball is here! As the days get colder and shorter, it’s time to start thinking about arenas, rowdy environments and the squeak of the shoes on the...

Terps in the NFL Week 6: Chad Ryland walks off Rams in upset road victory 

Week 6 of the NFL season concluded with 11 Maryland football alumni seeing the field.  Arizona Cardinals kicker Chad Ryland netted a game-winning 43-yard field goal against the Los Angeles Rams. ...

MM 10.20: Maryland tennis’ Anastasiia Sorska earns spot in NCAA fall singles championship

Multiple Maryland tennis players have continued to ride their momentum this fall season, and Anastasiia Sorska is no exception. The freshman became the first Terp since 2021 to make the NCAA fall...

How many teams in preseason AP top 25 will Maryland basketball face?

The preseason Associated Press top 25 is out. Terrapin Insider delves into how many ranked teams Maryland basketball will play.

Maryland women’s basketball overpowers Virginia Tech, 93-82, in first exhibition

Maryland women’s basketball saw significant turnover during the 2026 offseason, but guard Oluchi Okananwa still led the way in the Terps’ first action of the new season.  The Terps  tipped off...

Monday, October 19, 2026
Bri McDaniel is back; Maryland basketball's offense humming in exhibition win

Maryland women's basketball beat Virginia Tech in its exhibition opener. The return of guard Bri McDaniel to the court was wonderful.

Maryland football 4-star commit visits Virginia Tech; Hokies 'in it for sure'

A Maryland football 2027 4-star verbal commit officially visited an ACC school last weekend. Virginia Tech is a player in his recruitment.

INTEL: Which schools are in touch with OL Lual Aleu following Mizzou decommitment

Cincinnati Winton Woods offensive lineman Lual Aleu is no longer committed to Missouri as of Monday. Following that, Aleu and his representatives have informed Rivals of the schools who have been...

Pharrel Payne huge in Maryland comeback. 'His skill is dramatically different.'

Maryland basketball was dominant in the second half and OT to beat West Virginia in an exhibition. Buzz Williams praised Pharrel Payne.

As Maryland fires defensive coordinator, latest on Mike Locksley's job status

Maryland football has made a major coaching change, but head coach Mike Locksley still remains in his post, despite a frustrated fan base.

Maryland 4-star recruits are big contenders to win national title

A top national expert tells Terrapin Insider that a Maryland basketball commit and a recruit will contend for a national title this season.

Takeaways from Maryland men’s basketball’s 90-81 exhibition win over West Virginia

Maryland men’s basketball unofficially kicked off basketball season in Xfinity Center Sunday, taking on local foes West Virginia in its second of three preseason games. The Terps started slowly,...

MM 10.19: Maryland football fires defensive coordinator Ted Monachino

Maryland football made a coaching change ahead of its bye week, but not the one fans were expecting. Defensive coordinator and outside linebackers coach Ted Monachino was fired Sunday, ending his...

No. 2 senior visiting Maryland women's basketball. 'Generational talent.'

Five-star Ivanna Wilson-Manyacka will soon visit Maryland basketball. Terrapin Insider spoke with her head coach about the No. 2 senior.

Sunday, October 18, 2026
College Football Bowl Projections Week 8: Full list of matchups, playoff predictions

There’s a tremendous amount of uncertainty surrounding the bowl system with the College Football Playoff expanding to 24 teams next season. How many bowls will survive? What will it look like? But...

Maryland men’s basketball comes from behind to beat West Virginia, 90-81, in overtime exhibition

Pharrel Payne’s return to the Xfinity Center hardware could not have gone any better. After suffering a season-ending injury on the same court 309 days prior, Payne didn’t skip a beat in Maryland...

Maryland fires defensive coordinator Ted Monachino

Maryland has fired defensive coordinator Ted Monachino , the program announced Sunday. The Terrapins are preparing for their bye week after a loss to Rutgers on Saturday. Through seven games this...

No. 1 Maryland field hockey overpowers Ohio State, 4-0

Quality over quantity was the name of the game on Sunday for No. 1 Maryland field hockey. The Terps took just 11 shots and forced a mere three corners but made the most of the few opportunities...

Maryland women's basketball forward deemed top impact transfer

A Maryland basketball forward who transferred in from an ACC school is considered one of the country's most impactful transfers this season.

Takeaways from Maryland football’s 37-30 collapse against Rutgers

Maryland football was inches away from completing a 14-point fourth-quarter comeback to force overtime against Rutgers. The Terps, who led 23-13 at halftime, watched as their double-digit...

Maryland women's basketball evaluating elite DMV freshman

Maryland women's basketball coaches are showing an interest in an elite DMV guard who is tracking as one of the country's top freshmen.

College football hot seat check after Week 7: Latest intel at Florida State, Maryland & more

Week 7 of the college football season brought chaos, with five AP top-10 teams falling . It’s just another sign of more and more parity in the sport, but also how quickly programs can be turned...

Maryland 5-star freshman guard Jordyn Jackson has 'huge ceiling'

Maryland women's basketball head coach Brenda Frese is high on her 2026 high school class, including a five-star DMV guard.

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