Southern Nazarene football player Tyler Ulrich dies after injury

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Last updated Oct 16, 2026

Southern Nazarene football player Tyler Ulrich dies after injury
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Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old safety for Southern Nazarene University, died on October 16, five days after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game against Ouachita Baptist. The injury occurred during a matchup where Southern Nazarene lost 49-14. Ulrich was taken to the hospital after receiving on-field medical attention. The university shared condolences from the athletics department and held a campuswide prayer in his honor. The cause of death and the specifics of the injury have not been disclosed.

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  • •Tyler Ulrich suffered a traumatic injury during a game on October 11.
  • •He died in the hospital surrounded by family and friends.
  • •Ulrich was in his third season at Southern Nazarene University.
  • •The university community is mourning his loss and has held vigils.
  • •Southern Nazarene's next game is canceled in the wake of his death.
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  • 8:16 AMYahoo Sports — College football player, 21, dies surrounded by heartbroken family and teammates five days after suffering injury on field
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The private Division II university in Bethany, Oklahoma, did not disclose the cause of death or the nature of Ulrich’s injury

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