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Warriors linebacker Jamih Otis exits game early with rib injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 27, 2026, 4:12 PM

Last updated Sep 27, 2026

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Summary

Hawaii dime linebacker Jamih Otis suffered a rib fracture in the first quarter against Wyoming on September 27. Otis recorded four tackles during the opening drive before being sidelined for the remainder of the game. His injury contributed to a crucial penalty during the match, leading to a 99-yard scoring drive by Wyoming. Coach Chris Brown expressed concern for Otis's well-being, noting his determination to keep playing despite discomfort. Meanwhile, running back Cam Barfield returned after missing three weeks due to injury but could not change the game's outcome.

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•Jamih Otis made four tackles before leaving the game with a rib injury.
•The injury was a setback after recovering from previous knee surgeries.
•Otis's departure contributed to a critical penalty during Wyoming's scoring drive.
•Cam Barfield returned after an ankle injury but had limited impact.
•Hawaii has faced difficult calls in three of four games this season.

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4:12 PMYahoo Sports — Warriors lose dime linebacker Otis early in game due to injury

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LARAMIE, Wyo. — It was an impressive first defensive series for Hawaii dime linebacker Jamih Otis. Otis, a senior co-captain, made four tackles in Wyoming’s opening 11-play drive. And then Otis was done for the afternoon. Associate head coach Chris Brown, who coaches the UH linebackers, noticed Otis appeared to be in discomfort. “He tried to push through it, but he couldn’t take a full ...
— Yahoo Sports

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