College Football Player Dies After Collapsing on Field.
MicahJo Barnett, a junior running back at William Jewell College, died August 29 after collapsing on the sideline during the first quarter of the Cardinals' season opener against Fort Lewis College.
- Barnett collapsed with 4:32 left in the first quarter, score 7-0 Cardinals.
- Liberty Fire Department paramedics arrived around 12:20 p.m. and transported him to a hospital.
- 366 rushing yards last season led the team before a season-ending injury.
- Barnett had scored a touchdown in the game before he collapsed.
Why it matters: Barnett was William Jewell's top rusher and one of the program's central players heading into the season.
- The game was suspended; teammates were seen consoling one another on the field.
How 12 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 6 sources: The center covers the story factually, focusing on Barnett's statistics, the team's statement, and the next scheduled game.
USA Today4hWilliam Jewell College RB MicahJo Barnett dies after collapsing on field
ESPN1hD-II RB dies after medical emergency during game
Newsweek3hCollege football player dies after collapsing during gamePenPennLive3hCollege football star scores TD, dies suddenly on Saturday. Here’s what we know
Reuters3hWilliam Jewell RB MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency during game
TMZ38mCollege Football Player Dies After Medical Emergency During Game
Right coverage, 4 sources: The right emphasizes the emotional and dramatic arc — Barnett scoring moments before collapsing, footage of the touchdown, and details about his family and high school career.
Daily Mail4hCollege football star dies after medical emergency during first game of season... moments after he scored touchdown
Fox News1hDivision-II running back pronounced dead after medical emergency in team's season opener
New York Post3hCollege football player dies after collapsing on field during season opener
The Gateway Pundit2hTRAGIC: College Football Player Dies After Scoring Touchdown — Collapses on Sideline During Season Opener * The Gateway Pundit * by Anthony ScottWhat’s next: A campus vigil was scheduled for 8 p.m. Saturday on the William Jewell quad.
- William Jewell's next scheduled game is September 12 at Kentucky Wesleyan College.
- The cause of Barnett's collapse and death has not been publicly confirmed by school or medical officials.