Maryland struggles with attendance in close loss to Illinois
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 1, 2026, 10:27 AM
Last updated Nov 1, 2026
The Maryland Terrapins faced off against the Illinois Fighting Illini on Saturday at SECU Stadium, where attendance was significantly low despite enticing students with a chance for free tuition. The game saw Maryland leading 14-10 at the end of the third quarter, but Illinois tied it at 17 before clinching the game 20-17 with a last-second field goal. The empty seats reflected both the team's 2-5 overall record and a lack of established rivalries after leaving the ACC in 2014 for the Big Ten. Maryland's attendance for this game fell well below their season average of 42,264 fans.
- •Attendance for the game against Illinois was at an all-time low.
- •Maryland led 14-10 at the end of the third quarter.
- •Illinois converted a last-second field goal to win 20-17.
- •The Terrapins entered the game with a 2-5 overall record.
- •Maryland offered free tuition to attract student fans.
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"The Maryland Terrapins struggled to attract fans at SECU Stadium for Saturday’s matchup against the Illinois Fighting Illini. This is despite the free tuition offer for students.
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