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FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. Former Maryland coach D.J. Durkin, who was fired during the 2018 season following the death of a player who had collapsed during offseason conditioning drills, was hired Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, as an assistant by Mississippi. Durkin, who spent last season as a consultant with the Atlanta Falcons, will join new Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin's defensive staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

Ole Miss hires former Maryland coach Durkin as assistant

By RALPH D. RUSSO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 9, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. Former Maryland coach D.J. Durkin, who was fired during the 2018 season following the death of a player who had collapsed during offseason conditioning drills, was hired Thursday, Jan. 2, 2020, as an assistant by Mississippi. Durkin, who spent last season as a consultant with the Atlanta Falcons, will join new Ole Miss coach Lane Kiffin's defensive staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File)

D.J. Durkin hired as assistant coach at Ole Miss

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Maryland head coach DJ Durkin stands on the sideline during an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. The University System of Maryland's board of regents announced Tuesday their recommendation that Durkin retain his job. Durkin has been on paid administrative leave since August, following the death of a player who collapsed during practice and an investigation of bullying by the Maryland coaching staff. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

D.J. Durkin working in ‘consultant-like’ role at Alabama: Report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Maryland Interim head coach Matt Canada works on the sidelines as the team takes on Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Nov. 24, 2018. Penn State won 38-3. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

DJ Durkin gone, but more fumigation needed in College Park

By Thom Loverro

Maryland players gather at a No. 79 painted on the field in remembrance of offensive lineman Jordan McNair, who died after collapsing on a practice field during a spring practice, before an NCAA college football game against Illinois, Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, in College Park, Md. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

‘Godfather’ regents make Maryland an offer it can’t refuse

By Thom Loverro

In this Nov. 25, 2017, file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin watches the first half of an NCAA college football game against Penn State in College Park, Md. Maryland will bring a 4-3 record into a game against Illinois on Saturday, Oct. 27, 2018, a team thats lost four of five and yielded 46 points in each of its last two games. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

D.J. Durkin reinstated by Maryland; President Loh to retire in June

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate Ben Jealous stands outside a polling place, Tuesday, June 26, 2018, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky) ** FILE **

Ben Jealous, gubernatorial candidate, calls for Maryland to suspend Durkin, Evans

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Dec. 26, 2016, file photo, Maryland coach DJ Durkin walks the sideline during the first half of the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Boston College in Detroit. Maryland plays Towson this week. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

D.J. Durkin hauls in 2nd straight top-30 class

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Maryland wide receiver D.J. Turner (10) makes a diving catch in front of Minnesota safety Antoine Winfield Jr. (11) on fourth down in the first quarter of an NCAA college football game on Saturday, Sept. 30, 2017, in Minneapolis.(AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)

Johnson’s big run lifts Maryland over Minnesota, 31-24

By JON KRAWCZYNSKI - Associated Press

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 23, 2017, file photo, Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill throws to a receiver in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Central Florida in College Park, Md. Sophomore Max Bortenschlager will make his second career start in place of Hill when the Terrapins visit Minnesota Saturday in the Big Ten opener for both teams. Coach DJ Durkin said Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2017, that Hill will miss the rest of the season with a torn right anterior cruciate ligament suffered in Saturday’s 38-10 loss to Central Florida. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky, File) **FILE**

Maryland quarterback Kasim Hill out for season with torn ACL

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Maryland receiver D.J. Moore leads the Big Ten with an average of 115 yards receiving per game while the Terrapins score 57 points per game. (Associated Press)

D.J. Moore scores for Maryland on power, speed, savviness

By David Ginsburg - Associated Press

This Sept. 9, 2017 photo shows Maryland wide receiver D.J. Moore scoring a touchdown in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Towson in College Park, Md. Moore's knack for making big plays and scoring touchdowns explain why he's the focal point of the Maryland passing attack. He leads the Big Ten with an average of 115 yards receiving per game and has a catch in 23 straight games, longest streak at Maryland since Torrey Smith went 30 straight games from 2008-10. Moore is tied for seventh on the school career list with 12 TD catches. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Maryland WR Moore uses strength, speed and savvy to score

By DAVID GINSBURG - Associated Press

Maryland quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome, front right, eludes Texas' Kris Boyd for a touchdown during second-quarter NCAA college football game action in Austin, Texas, Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (Ralph Barrera/Austin American-Statesman via AP)

Tyrrell Pigrome, Maryland quarterback, tears ACL, out for season

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Maryland head coach DJ Durkin on the sidelines against Penn State during the second half of an NCAA college football game in State College, Pa., Saturday, Oct. 8, 2016. Penn State won the game 38-14. (AP Photo/Chris Knight)

D.J. Durkin, Terps move on from the ABCs to XYZs

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Monday, Dec. 26, 2016 file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin runs onto the field before the Quick Lane Bowl NCAA college football game against Boston College in Detroit. There were several reasons why Tyrrell Pigrome won the starting quarterback job at Maryland, not the least of which are experience, running ability and leadership skills. Coach DJ Durkin took all that under consideration, then decided that the 5-foot-11 sophomore should be the one to lead the offense against No. 23 Texas in season opener on Saturday, Sept. 2, 2017. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

D.J. Durkin has ‘absolute trust’ in quarterback Tyrrell Pigrome

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Ty Johnson preparing like a professional

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Saturday, Sept. 3, 2016 file photo, Maryland head coach DJ Durkin gestures during the second half of an NCAA football game against Howard in College Park, Md. Maryland still needs one win to earn a bowl bid under first-year coach DJ Durkin. Following an ugly four-game losing streak in which they were outscored 191-49, the Terrapins are left with one final opportunity to snag their elusive sixth victory of the season. (AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)

Kasim Hill, Anthony McFarland Jr. highlight impressive Maryland recruiting class

By Tommy Chalk - The Washington Times

Maryland inks highly rated class, did well in ‘own backyard’

Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2014, file photo, Virginia's head coach Mike London checks the action on the field during an NCAA college football game against Florida State in Tallahassee, Fla. London and offensive coordinator Steve Fairchild have reviewed every play from spring practice. (AP Photo/Steve Cannon, File)

Maryland’s D.J. Durkin adds Mike London, Scott Shafer to coaching staff

By Kevin Leitzell - The Washington Times

Florida defensive coordinator D.J. Durkin directs the defense during the second half of an NCAA college football game against Tennesseein Gainesville, Fla., Saturday, Sept. 21, 2013. Florida won 31-17.(AP Photo/John Raoux)

D.J. Durkin hired from Michigan to replace Randy Edsall as Maryland’s coach

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times