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MicahJo Barnett collapses and dies during college football game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 1:28 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

MicahJo Barnett collapses and dies during college football game

Summary

MicahJo Barnett, a running back for William Jewell College, collapsed on the sideline during the team's season-opening game against Fort Lewis College in Liberty, Missouri, on Saturday. Barnett had scored a touchdown earlier in the first quarter. Following his collapse, the game was suspended, and he was transported to a local hospital where he was later pronounced dead. The cause of his collapse remains unclear, but reports indicated he experienced seizure-like symptoms. The tragedy has prompted condolences from across the sports community.

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By the Numbers

•Barnett scored a touchdown before collapsing on August 30.
•The game was suspended and later canceled following the incident.
•Condolences have flooded in from across the sports world.
•William Jewell College confirmed Barnett's death shortly after the incident.
•The cause of his collapse is still being investigated.

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1:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Such a heartbreaking story’: Sports world mourns after college football player dies during game

What they're saying

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The sports world is mourning after tragedy struck at a Division II program in Liberty, Missouri, on Saturday afternoon. During the team’s season-opening game on Saturday afternoon, William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett collapsed on the sideline and was later pronounced dead, sparking tributes from across the sports world. A Heartbreaking Scene MicahJo Barnett…
— Yahoo Sports

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