Sports commentator Clay Travis has criticized the University of Maryland's decision to leave the Atlantic Coast Conference for the Big Ten, pointing to what he described as the "smallest crowd" in attendance for the Terrapins' game against Illinois at SECU Stadium.
Travis argued that the Terrapins "should have never left the ACC," suggesting the move has not translated into increased fan interest. The remarks follow a notably sparse turnout for Maryland's home matchup against Illinois.
The game at SECU Stadium highlighted the challenge of building a consistent fan base in a new conference landscape. Neither the university nor the Big Ten has publicly responded to Travis's comments.
