Maryland coaching search underway as AD Jim Smith touts resources, CFP potential

Talking CFB: Maryland Takes Major Step in Mike Locksley Replacement Search, FSU President Addresses Mike Norvell Frustration, HBCU Makes History & More

Unless you’re a fan of Ohio State, Alabama, LSU, Notre Dame, or some big-brand school, it can be hard to keep up with your favorite team’s news. Smaller schools don’t get the same kind of coverage as the big CFB brands, which is why we at EssentiallySports are committed to fixing that problem. Every day, […]

Maryland hires a familiar firm for its football search and Jim Smith reveals how it went down with Locksley

Maryland is bringing back a familiar search firm to find its next football coach.

Maryland coaching search underway as AD Jim Smith touts resources, CFP potential

In his first interview since firing coach Mike Locksley, Maryland's AD tells CBS Sports he believes the job opening will attract a deep candidate pool

Maryland Coaching Search: Jim Smith Sees Big Ten, CFP Potential

Maryland has fired Mike Locksley and begun its search for a coach who can build a more competitive Big Ten program. Athletic director Jim Smith says the school can provide the resources to assemble a strong roster, though Maryland’s spending remains below the conference’s top tier. Smith is seeking an experienced leader who can build a program and navigate today’s college-football landscape.