MARYLAND KEEPING COACH LOCKSLEY, BOOSTS NIL BUDGET

MARYLAND KEEPING COACH LOCKSLEY, BOOSTS NIL BUDGET

SUMMARY: Maryland Athletic Director Jim Smith

announced Head Football Coach Mike Locksley is returning

in '26, while significantly increasing the NIL budget.

● Maryland is “significantly” increasing NIL funding for 2026

● Focus areas include Roster Retention, Recruiting & The Transfer Portal

● Smith says Maryland needs to catch up financially with the rest of The Big10 Conference.