Maryland has placed head football coach DJ Durkin on administrative leave less than a month before the start of his third season. Offensive coordinator Matt Canada will be the Terps’ interim head coach.
Damon Evans has announced Coach DJ Durkin is on leave effective immediately while a thorough examination of our coaching practices is conducted. Matt Canada will serve as interim head coach. We must do better, and we will rebuild a culture of respect in our football program. pic.twitter.com/lQArXIrkeB
— Maryland Terrapins (@umterps) August 11, 2018
The news comes after multiple ESPN reports portraying the program in a negative light.