D. J. Durkin
FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. Former Maryland coach D.J. Durkin, who was fired during the 2018 season following the death of a player who had collapsed during offseason conditioning drills, was hired Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, as an assistant by Mississippi. Durkin, who spent last season as a consultant with the Atlanta Falcons, will join new Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin's defensive staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Ole Miss hires former Maryland coach Durkin as assistant

By Ralph D. Russo Jan. 02, 2020 11:46 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 31, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Michael Locksley walks with his team after an NCAA college football game against Howard, in College Park, Md. Nebraska (4-6, 2-5 Big Ten) travels to Maryland (3-7, 1-6) for a Saturday, Nov. 23 game. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)
Nebraska seeks to keep bowl hopes alive against Maryland

By David Ginsburg Nov. 22, 2019 03:20 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 14, 2019, file photo, Maryland head coach Michael Locksley, center, looks on as he is about to lead his team out of the tunnel for the first half of an NCAA college football against Temple, in Philadelphia. For good reason, Maryland first-year coach Mike Locksley has no desire to look into the past before leading the Terrapins into Friday night’s matchup with No. 12 Penn State. Locksley insists recent results in the terribly lopsided Penn State-Maryland series will have no bearing on what happens before a rare sellout crowd in College Park for the Big Ten opener. Funny thing is, Nittany Lions coach James Franklin agrees with the assessment.(AP Photo/Chris Szagola, File)
No. 12 Penn State seeks another win in series with Maryland

By David Ginsburg Sep. 26, 2019 02:36 PM EDT

Maryland head coach Michael Locksley celebrates with quarterback Josh Jackson (17) after scoring a touchdown against Syracuse during the second half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
No. 21 Maryland rolling, averaging 71 points per game

By David Ginsburg Sep. 10, 2019 02:55 PM EDT

Syracuse coach Dino Babers, left, shakes hands with Ed Gomes, Liberty director of spiritual development, following an NCAA college football game in Lynchburg, Va., Saturday, Aug. 31, 2019. (AP Photo/Matt Bell)
No. 21 Syracuse at Maryland in key matchup for both teams

By The Associated Press Sep. 05, 2019 03:36 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson (17) works out during an NCAA college football training camp in College Park, Md. Following a miserable 2018 season, the Terrapins start anew Saturday with a home game against neighboring Howard. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Maryland set to begin Locksley era versus neighboring Howard

By David Ginsburg Aug. 30, 2019 01:09 PM EDT

Florida players celebrate after defeating Miami 24-20 in an NCAA college football game Saturday, Aug. 24, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
No. 8 Florida ends up relying on defense again in opener

By Mark Long Aug. 25, 2019 04:18 PM EDT

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2019, file photo, Maryland running back Anthony McFarland works out during an NCAA college football training camp in College Park, Md. Coming off the darkest season in the history of the Maryland football program, the Terrapins are poised to enter a new era under Mike Locksley, hired in December after a successful run as Alabama's offensive coordinator, who remembers what it was like when the team competed for conference titles and counted on playing in bowl games. (AP Photo/Will Newton, File)
Maryland starts anew under Locksley, who returns to roots

By David Ginsburg Aug. 13, 2019 11:12 AM EDT

Maryland head coach Mike Locksley addresses the media during a news conference before NCAA college football practice, Friday, Aug. 2, 2019, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Will Newton)
Maryland's 1st camp under Locksley has a positive vibe

By David Ginsburg Aug. 02, 2019 03:41 PM EDT

Maryland head coach Mark Locksley talks to reporters during the Big Ten Conference NCAA college football media days Thursday, July 18, 2019, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
Locksley excited to lead Terps football past tumultuous 2018

By Keith Jenkins Jul. 19, 2019 06:32 AM EDT

FILE - In this Dec. 7, 2018, file photo, newly hired Georgia Tech football coach Geoff Collins speaks during a news conference in Atlanta. The 2019 Most Likely to Succeed list ranks the new hires in FBS. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
Analysis: Which new college football coaches might succeed?

By Ralph D. Russo May. 07, 2019 02:34 AM EDT

FILE - In this Oct. 27, 2018, file photo, Maryland players gather at a No. 79 painted on the field in remembrance of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, in College Park, Md. Of all the things on the checklist of Maryland football coach Michael Locksley, none are more pressing than forming a bond with players who in 2018 dealt with the death of a teammate and the subsequent whirlwind of activity that transpired on and off the field. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Maryland coach Locksley stresses safety first, then winning

By David Ginsburg Feb. 22, 2019 02:07 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Michigan head coach Jim Harbaugh adjusts his cap on the field during warmups before an NCAA college football game against Ohio State in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan finished the football recruiting cycle with the top-ranked class in the Big Ten for the first time since 2007, and four other conference programs were ranked in the top 25. (AP Photo/Tony Ding, File)
Michigan lands Big Ten's top class for first time since 2007

By Eric Olson Feb. 06, 2019 04:44 PM EST

FILE - In this Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2018 file photo, University of Maryland president Wallace Loh speaks at a news conference following the board of regents' recommendation that football head coach DJ Durkin retain his job in Baltimore. University of Maryland President Wallace Loh will remain at the state’s flagship university through June 2020, after he initially announced plans to retire at the end of this school year in the aftermath of a football player’s death. Board of Regents Chair Linda Gooden announced Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2019 that Loh is leading several initiatives critical to the university’s future. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
University head staying until June 2020 in Maryland

By Brian Witte Jan. 30, 2019 06:18 PM EST

Maryland hires former ECU coach Montgomery to run offense

Jan. 17, 2019 04:19 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland coach Michael Locksley has hired former East Carolina coach Scottie Montgomery to be his offensive coordinator and put John...

Saban: Alabama hasn't hired ex-Maryland coach DJ Durkin

Dec. 14, 2018 08:06 PM EST
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. (AP) — Former Maryland coach DJ Durkin is spending time with the Alabama football staff but hasn't been hired. Crimson Tide coach Nick...

Maryland's new head football coach Mike Locksley, left, and athletic director Damon Evans pose during an NCAA college football news conference, Thursday, Dec. 6, 2018, in College Park, Md. Locksley, Alabama's offensive coordinator, will take over at Maryland after the most tumultuous year in the program's recent history. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)
Mike Locksley returns home to be Maryland football coach

Dec. 06, 2018 02:13 PM EST

Maryland lawmakers meet on university player's death

Dec. 05, 2018 06:38 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Maryland lawmakers are expressing support for the president of the University of Maryland, after meeting to discuss the death of a football player....

Maryland hires Alabama coordinator Mike Locksley as coach

Dec. 04, 2018 09:58 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Maryland hired Alabama offensive coordinator Mike Locksley as its football coach Tuesday night, bringing home a familiar presence after the...

Penn State's Shaka Toney (18) blocks a pass by Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome (3) during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Penn State won 38-3. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
Maryland prepares for uncertain future after somber season

By David Ginsburg Nov. 25, 2018 01:26 PM EST