Although Maryland players did not mention Michael Locksley, a win at Illinois could go a long way toward keeping the coach employed.

Instead, they faltered. Maryland lost to Rutgers, 35-20, at SHI Stadium, despite a season-high 305 rushing yards. Quarterback Malik Washington led with 164 yards on the ground, surpassing his total of 99 entering the game.

Maryland football head coach Mike Locksley has work to do if he doesn't want to get fired at the end of the 2025 season.

We asked Maryland football fans if Michel Locksley should be the Terps’ coach in 2026. The majority of respondents said no.

Navy, U.Va. and JMU football all have key contests that will help decide their postseason fate, while Maryland and Virginia Tech fight for bowl eligibility.

Saturday’s 35-20 loss to Rutgers cemented an annual tradition under Locksley — a losing season in Big Ten play. In Locksley’s seven years as coach, Maryland has beat just two Big Ten opponents that finished with a winning record — a 7-6 Rutgers team in 2023 and a 7-6 USC squad in 2024, and has never finished with a winning conference record.

Greg Schiano's Scarlet Knights host Maryland in Big Ten football action, Saturday, Nov. 8, 2025, at SHI Stadium in Piscataway, N.J.