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

Following a disappointing season, Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley was dismissed on Wednesday, October 21, 2026. The Terrapins' recent performance in the Big Ten has been poor, with only two conference wins since 2024 and a 2-5 overall record this season.

InsideMDSports experts have identified Wake Forest coach Jason Dickert as a potential candidate to lead the Maryland program. Dickert, who previously coached at Washington State, finished his '24 season in Pullman with an 8-4 record before moving to the own the Demon Deacons.

He has since achieved a 14-5 record at Wake Forest.

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