Jordan McNair
FILE - In this Sept. 16, 2016, file photo, McDonogh high school football lineman Jordan McNair watches from the sideline during a game in McDonogh, Md. The University of Maryland has agreed to a $3.5 million settlement with the parents of football player Jordan McNair, who died of heatstroke following a workout in 2018. The amount was made public on Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, in a meeting agenda released by the Maryland Board of Public Works. It must be approved at the board’s meeting on Jan. 27. (Barbara Haddock Taylor/The Baltimore Sun via AP, File)
Maryland prepares $3.5 million payout to McNair parents

Jan. 16, 2021 01:04 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The University of Maryland has agreed to a $3.5

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
Former Maryland coach D.J. Durkin, who was fired during the 2018 season

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
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Winless since early October, Nebraska hasn’t abandoned

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
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Ranked for the first time since 2013 and averaging 71 points

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
No. 21 Syracuse (1-0) at Maryland (1-0), Saturday at noon EDT (ESPN).

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
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — It's time for Michael Locksley to find out what kind of

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
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Coming off the darkest season in the history of the Maryland

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
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Hours before Mike Locksley supervised a training camp

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
CHICAGO (AP) — When Mike Locksley was hired in December as Maryland's head football

FILE - In this Nov. 15, 2018, file photo, University of Maryland president Wallace Loh speaks at a House of Delegates appropriations committee hearing in Annapolis, Md. The University of Maryland will have medical staff tending to the school's sports teams employed outside of the athletics department. This would include the head team physician, athletic trainers, nutritionists and mental health practitioners. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)
Maryland physicians to be employed outside athletics

May. 23, 2019 02:17 PM EDT
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — The University of Maryland will have medical staff tending

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
Success for a college football coach is best determined over an extended period of

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
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Sitting in his office, sipping an energy drink with his back

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
ANNAPOLIS, Md. (AP) — University of Maryland President Wallace Loh will remain at the

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

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
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Mike Locksley is thrilled to be home. The

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

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

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
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — Matt Canada's job as Maryland interim football coach ended

Penn State quarterback Trace McSorley (9) looks to pass as Maryland's Tre Watson (33) applies the pressure during the first half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)
McSorley helps No. 15 Penn State rout Maryland 38-3

By Travis Johnson Nov. 24, 2018 07:01 PM EST
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Just before he ran out of the Beaver Stadium tunnel for the

Maryland head coach Matt Canada, right, reacts during the second half of an NCAA football game against Ohio State, Saturday, Nov. 17, 2018, in College Park, Md. Ohio State won 52-51 in overtime. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Maryland takes final shot at bowl eligibility vs Penn State

By David Ginsburg Nov. 20, 2018 02:42 PM EST
COLLEGE PARK, Md. (AP) — No matter how Maryland fares in the regular season finale