Maryland Hires Clint Trickett Away from Arkansas Razorbacks Staff

Trickett leaves Razorbacks to become Maryland's new offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Locksley.

Published on Feb. 19, 2026

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Maryland is set to hire Arkansas assistant Clint Trickett as offensive coordinator under head coach Mike Locksley, according to multiple reports. Trickett's departure marks the second assistant Arkansas has lost this offseason as new head coach Ryan Silverfield continues to shape his staff ahead of spring practice.

Why it matters

The move gives Maryland a new play-caller with experience developing quarterbacks, which the Terrapins hope will keep their offense productive in the competitive Big Ten conference. For Arkansas, Trickett's exit creates another vacancy on Silverfield's staff as the Razorbacks look to build continuity and momentum heading into the new coach's first season.

The details

Trickett, who previously worked as a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator at other stops, will take over the Maryland offense after the Terrapins competed in recent bowl games and maintained steady offensive production. The hire represents a return to the East Coast for Trickett. At Arkansas, he worked closely with quarterbacks and contributed to the offensive game plan, leveraging his experience as a former college quarterback.

  • On February 17, 2026, multiple reports surfaced that Maryland would hire Trickett as their new offensive coordinator.
  • Trickett's departure from Arkansas comes as the Razorbacks prepare for their first spring practice under new head coach Ryan Silverfield.

The players

Clint Trickett

A former college quarterback who has built a reputation as a quarterbacks coach and offensive coordinator, Trickett is leaving his role at Arkansas to take the offensive coordinator job at Maryland.

Mike Locksley

The head coach at Maryland, Locksley is bringing in Trickett to run the Terrapins' offense as the program looks to maintain momentum after recent bowl appearances.

Ryan Silverfield

The new head coach of the Arkansas Razorbacks, Silverfield must now fill another vacancy on his staff as he works to build continuity and establish his program's identity ahead of his first season.

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What they’re saying

“He's done a great job. He played the position and to me, that's always the biggest thing when you talk to coaches, have they played, have they stood there in that pocket? Have they felt what those kids have felt?”

— Tim Cramsey, Arkansas Offensive Coordinator

What’s next

With Trickett's departure, Arkansas must identify another assistant to help run the offense and continue player development ahead of the Razorbacks' first spring practice under Silverfield.

The takeaway

Coaching staff changes are common in college football, but the timing of Trickett's exit from Arkansas creates added work for Silverfield as he looks to build continuity and momentum with his new program. Meanwhile, Maryland is banking on Trickett's experience to keep the Terrapins' offense productive in the competitive Big Ten.