**Maryland athletic director Jim Smith publicly confirmed in November 2025 that Mike Locksley would return for the 2026 season, citing a high buyout exceeding $13 million and committing increased NIL resources, roster retention, and transfer portal support.** Entering his eighth year, Locksley oversees a roster returning 71% of production—the second-highest rate in the Big Ten—led by sophomore quarterback Malik Washington, who threw for nearly 3,000 yards as a true freshman. Fall camp reports highlight additions like offensive coordinator Clint Trickett, improved offensive and defensive line depth, and nonconference scheduling that favors early wins. While back-to-back 4-8 seasons and 1-8 Big Ten marks have created pressure, the administration’s financial backing and the team’s youth-driven rebuild have stabilized sentiment that Locksley will remain in place through at least the end of the 2026 campaign.
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This market will resolve to “Yes” if Mike Locksley ceases to be the head football coach at the University of Maryland for any length of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
An announcement of Mike Locksley’s resignation or firing before the market’s end date will immediately resolve this market to “Yes”, regardless of when the announced resignation or firing goes into effect.
This market’s primary resolution source will be official information from the University of Maryland and/or Mike Locksley; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**Maryland athletic director Jim Smith publicly confirmed in November 2025 that Mike Locksley would return for the 2026 season, citing a high buyout exceeding $13 million and committing increased NIL resources, roster retention, and transfer portal support.**
Entering his eighth year, Locksley oversees a roster returning 71% of production—the second-highest rate in the Big Ten—led by sophomore quarterback Malik Washington, who threw for nearly 3,000 yards as a true freshman. Fall camp reports highlight additions like offensive coordinator Clint Trickett, improved offensive and defensive line depth, and nonconference scheduling that favors early wins. While back-to-back 4-8 seasons and 1-8 Big Ten marks have created pressure, the administration’s financial backing and the team’s youth-driven rebuild have stabilized sentiment that Locksley will remain in place through at least the end of the 2026 campaign.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Mike Locksley ceases to be the head football coach at the University of Maryland for any length of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
An announcement of Mike Locksley’s resignation or firing before the market’s end date will immediately resolve this market to “Yes”, regardless of when the announced resignation or firing goes into effect.
This market’s primary resolution source will be official information from the University of Maryland and/or Mike Locksley; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
An announcement of Mike Locksley’s resignation or firing before the market’s end date will immediately resolve this market to “Yes”, regardless of when the announced resignation or firing goes into effect.
This market’s primary resolution source will be official information from the University of Maryland and/or Mike Locksley; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Market Opened: Feb 4, 2026, 6:40 PM ET
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Feb 4, 2026, 6:40 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...This market will resolve to “Yes” if Mike Locksley ceases to be the head football coach at the University of Maryland for any length of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
An announcement of Mike Locksley’s resignation or firing before the market’s end date will immediately resolve this market to “Yes”, regardless of when the announced resignation or firing goes into effect.
This market’s primary resolution source will be official information from the University of Maryland and/or Mike Locksley; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.**Maryland athletic director Jim Smith publicly confirmed in November 2025 that Mike Locksley would return for the 2026 season, citing a high buyout exceeding $13 million and committing increased NIL resources, roster retention, and transfer portal support.**
Entering his eighth year, Locksley oversees a roster returning 71% of production—the second-highest rate in the Big Ten—led by sophomore quarterback Malik Washington, who threw for nearly 3,000 yards as a true freshman. Fall camp reports highlight additions like offensive coordinator Clint Trickett, improved offensive and defensive line depth, and nonconference scheduling that favors early wins. While back-to-back 4-8 seasons and 1-8 Big Ten marks have created pressure, the administration’s financial backing and the team’s youth-driven rebuild have stabilized sentiment that Locksley will remain in place through at least the end of the 2026 campaign.
This market will resolve to “Yes” if Mike Locksley ceases to be the head football coach at the University of Maryland for any length of time between market creation and December 31, 2026, 11:59 PM ET. Otherwise, this market will resolve to “No”.
An announcement of Mike Locksley’s resignation or firing before the market’s end date will immediately resolve this market to “Yes”, regardless of when the announced resignation or firing goes into effect.
This market’s primary resolution source will be official information from the University of Maryland and/or Mike Locksley; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
An announcement of Mike Locksley’s resignation or firing before the market’s end date will immediately resolve this market to “Yes”, regardless of when the announced resignation or firing goes into effect.
This market’s primary resolution source will be official information from the University of Maryland and/or Mike Locksley; however, a consensus of credible reporting may also be used.
Volume
$2,366End Date
Jan 1, 2027Market Opened
Feb 4, 2026, 6:40 PM ETResolver
0x65070BE91...**Maryland athletic director Jim Smith publicly confirmed in November 2025 that Mike Locksley would return for the 2026 season, citing a high buyout exceeding $13 million and committing increased NIL resources, roster retention, and transfer portal support.** Entering his eighth year, Locksley oversees a roster returning 71% of production—the second-highest rate in the Big Ten—led by sophomore quarterback Malik Washington, who threw for nearly 3,000 yards as a true freshman. Fall camp reports highlight additions like offensive coordinator Clint Trickett, improved offensive and defensive line depth, and nonconference scheduling that favors early wins. While back-to-back 4-8 seasons and 1-8 Big Ten marks have created pressure, the administration’s financial backing and the team’s youth-driven rebuild have stabilized sentiment that Locksley will remain in place through at least the end of the 2026 campaign.
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