COLLEGE PARK, Md. – University of Maryland Barry P. Gossett Director of Athletics Damon Evans announced Friday that Head Football Coach Michael Locksley has agreed to new terms for his contract, which runs through the 2027 season and includes incentives that could extend the contract an additional year. 

"Coach Locksley has done an amazing job revitalizing our football program," said Evans. "We have won bowl games in each of the last two years, something that hadn't been done at Maryland in nearly 20 years. Coach Locks continues to grow our program, both on and off the field, in developing impressive young men. As we continue to make significant strides with higher expectations, we are excited he will be leading our program into the future as 'The Best Is Ahead' for Maryland football."

"I'm grateful for the belief that President Pines, Damon Evans and the entire administration has shown in me, and the support they are providing to enhance what we're building here with the Maryland football program," said Locksley. "We are developing young men to be outstanding leaders both on and off the field, and our goal is to compete for championships in the very near future. I have more passion and energy for this job than the day I was hired and I can't wait to continue to build a team and brand of football that our fans, alumni and entire university can be proud of."

Maryland has made significant strides since Locksley took over the program in December 2018. The Terps have posted back-to-back winning seasons in 2021 and 2022, a first for the football program since 2013-14. Locksley has also guided Maryland to bowl wins in each of the last two years, the first time Maryland has accomplished the feat since winning the Peach Bowl (2002) and Gator Bowl (2003) nearly 20 years ago.

During the 2022 season, Locksley propelled the Terps to an 8-5 record and a win over No. 23 N.C. State in the Duke's Mayo Bowl. It marked the most wins for the Terps in a single season since 2010. 

Under Locksley's watch, 41 players have earned All-Big Ten recognition for their performance on the field. In the classroom, 101 Terrapins have garnered Academic All-Big Ten honors during his tenure, including a program-record 32 in 2021.