Maryland football sees poor attendance despite free tuition promotion
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 9:10 PM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Attendance at Maryland football's game against Illinois on October 31, 2026, was low, even with a promotion offering a chance at free tuition for students who stayed through the fourth quarter. Although the Terrapins led 14-10 in the third quarter, many students left before the game concluded. Illinois ultimately won with a last-minute field goal, highlighting ongoing challenges for a program that recently fired head coach Mike Locksley after a disappointing start to the season.
- •Maryland offered free tuition for students who stayed through the fourth quarter.
- •Attendance was low despite the team leading at one point during the game.
- •Illinois won with a walk-off field goal after a tied score late in the game.
- •The event occurred during Halloween weekend, possibly affecting turnout.
- •Maryland recently fired head coach Mike Locksley following a 2-5 start.
- 9:10 PMYahoo Sports — Maryland free-tuition promotion flops: Chance at comped college not enough to get students to stadium
"Even offering free tuition couldn't convince students to show up en masse to watch Terrapin football.
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