Maryland is promoting a “free tuition” opportunity for students attending its home football game against Illinois, with entry tied to staying until the fourth quarter. ESPN reports that the offer applies to the 2027 spring semester for students who remain for all four quarters of the Saturday game.
Other outlets describe the same basic promotion as a raffle for those who attend the full game. The Washington Times says students who stay for the entire afternoon can receive a chance at free tuition for the upcoming semester. The Athletic adds that participation involves scanning a QR code at the game before entering the contest.
Across the coverage, the emphasis is on the requirement to stay through the fourth quarter and the potential tuition benefit, with minor differences in how the offer is described (raffle versus “chance”), the specific timing of the tuition term, and the mechanics of signing up (including the QR code detail).
