Today, we’ve finally made it. In just a few minutes, action will tip off as 64 teams compete over the next few days, hoping to make a run to the championship game. One of those teams is BYU, which has a highly anticipated matchup later today against VCU.
In a battle between teams with three-letter names, the Cougars hope their star player, Richie Sanders, can help them advance to the next round and beyond. But who says Cougars fans have to be the only ones rooting for them? With the help of Ore-Ida, everyone has a chance to win free food when BYU wins in the tournament.
A win for BYU means free tator tots for everyone
On the court, Richie Sanders is the engine that fuels this year’s BYU team. Off the court, he has a unique connection to Ore-Ida — his great-grandfather founded the brand. Now, under the new NIL landscape, Sanders has signed a deal to partner with the iconic company. More importantly, the two are giving millions of fans a chance at free tater tots.
The giveaway is 100% based on BYU’s performance in the tournament. If the Cougars win, the "Tot Clock" is officially activated. It will remain active for 30 minutes, during which fans can claim their code by visiting the Ore-Ida Instagram page and clicking the link in the bio.
As we gear up for a jam-packed day of action, be sure to have your phone handy in case BYU pulls off a victory. Who knows? Maybe BYU will be this year’s Cinderella story despite going out in the first round last year.
Either way, with all eyes on brackets and the competitive chaos of March, it’s nice to know there’s a chance for free tater tots. Because, if you’re anything like me, you probably toss a bag into your cart whenever you pass them in the frozen aisle.
Good luck to everyone who filled out a bracket — let’s all root for a BYU win and some free tots from Ore-Ida!
To watch the Cougars today, tune in to TNT at 4:05 p.m. ET (tip time subject to change) as they face VCU in Denver in the first round.