FBS Gets First Active Muslim Head Coach After Mike Locksley's Maryland Firing

Published by EssentiallySports on October 21, 2026 at 5:34 PM ET

Mike Locksley’s departure from Maryland marks the end of an eight-year tenure and opens the door to a significant milestone in college football. The Terrapins fell to 2-5 overall and 0-4 in conference play after losing to Rutgers last Saturday, intensifying speculation about Locksley’s future.

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