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Maryland issues lukewarm backing of Randy Edsall amid speculation about his job security

Following consecutive lopsided losses, eroding support among donors and speculation about Randy Edsall’s job security, the Maryland athletic department Thursday did not address the status of its football coach beyond issuing an endorsement that was tepid at best.

“Randy Edsall is our football coach and he will be on the sideline Saturday for Ohio State,” spokesman Zack Bolno said by telephone Thursday afternoon.

On a brief conference call Thursday, Edsall deflected a question about his standing as the head coach following Saturday’s game.

“The only reaction that I have to anything is what I said on Tuesday.