Students who can stomach a full afternoon of Maryland football could receive a shot at free tuition.
The university is offering a raffle to those who attend Saturday’s home game against Illinois. The winner will receive free tuition for the upcoming semester.
The catch? They have to stay for the entire game. Fans will have the opportunity to scan a QR code on the video board and stick around for the fourth quarter, when the winner will be revealed.
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That’s a tough ask. This year’s Terrapins are 2-5 and riding a five-game losing streak. They fired coach Mike Locksley last year after an eight-year stint leading the program. They’re one of three Power Four programs that have failed to win a game this season against a Power Four opponent. Maryland’s margin of defeat has been a staggering 24.2 points per loss during the skid.
But free tuition might be enough to keep fans around against Illinois. The prize is capped at the price of in-state tuition: $5,507.50, according to the email sent to students on Monday. Regardless, the only cost is the three hours spent watching the game. Maryland students receive free admission to home football games.
The first 3,000 fans in attendance will also receive free Halloween T-shirts on Saturday. The game also marks the debut for interim coach Aazaar Abdul-Rahim.
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