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Northwestern center Jackson Carsello hospitalized after injury in season opener

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Last updated Sep 6, 2026

Northwestern center Jackson Carsello hospitalized after injury in season opener
Summary

Northwestern starting center Jackson Carsello was taken to a local hospital on Saturday following a neck injury. The injury occurred during the third quarter of the team's season opener against South Dakota State. Medical staff attended to Carsello on the field before he was transported for further evaluation. The game was in progress at the time of the incident. Further information regarding his condition has not been provided by the university. The status of the Northwestern offensive line depends on the severity of the injury as the season continues.

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  • •Jackson Carsello sustained a neck injury in the third quarter.
  • •The injury happened during the season opener against South Dakota State.
  • •Carsello was transported to a local hospital for treatment.
  • •The game was ongoing when the injury occurred.
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  • 3:54 AMESPN NCAAF — Northwestern's Carsello (neck) taken to hospital
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Northwestern starting center Jackson Carsello was transported to a local hospital after sustaining a neck injury in the third quarter of Saturday's season opener against South Dakota State.

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