Mike Locksley
Head Football Coach • Maryland (Terrapins)
Maryland dismissed Locksley on October 21, 2026 following a 2-5 start (37-30 loss to Rutgers) and 12 consecutive Big Ten losses. Terrapins appointed associate head coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim as interim head coach. Buyout settled at 65% of remaining compensation (.94M) with 50% due within 60 days.
School Owes Coach: $9,940,000
Contract buyout as tracked by official reporting: $9,940,000.
Coach / Hiring School Owes: $2,000,000
If Mike Locksley accepts a position as head coach with another collegiate program or an NFL franchise prior to 2027-12-31, he or his new employer is legally bound to pay this liquidated departure penalty.
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Standard Power Four buyout structure; financially painful but manageable with coordinated athletic department support.
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USA Today FOIA benchmark: $9,940,000. Officially dismissed on 2026-10-21 by Maryland. Aazaar Abdul-Rahim named Interim Head Coach. Buyout verified at $9,940,000 across 3 independent authentic sources (CBS Sports, On3, Bleacher Report). 50% ($4,970,000) payable within 60 days, remainder in equal annual installments through 2028 with no mitigation/offset requirement.
💡 By waiting 6 months, natural salary amortization reduces buyout liability by ~$2.59M.
- •Seven-win season triggers automatic one-year contract extension
- •Significant salary increase included in 2022 extension
- •Longevity bonuses tied to win thresholds
Officially dismissed on 2026-10-21 by Maryland. Aazaar Abdul-Rahim named Interim Head Coach. Buyout verified at $9,940,000 across 3 independent authentic sources (CBS Sports, On3, Bleacher Report). 50% ($4,970,000) payable within 60 days, remainder in equal annual installments through 2028 with no mitigation/offset requirement.
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