\"\" — MicahJo Barnett, via William Jewell College Athletics

A college football player in Missouri died moments after scoring a touchdown.

Running backMicahJo Barnett,who played for William Jewell College in Missouri, died moments after scoring a touchdown.

Barnett a junior who was majoring in business administration, was pronounced dead shortly after suffering a medical emergency on the sidelines in the first quarter.

Following the news of Barnett’s death, the game between William Jewell and Fort Lewis College was canceled, with the score being 7-0, with the lone touchdown coming from Barnett.

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College football player MicahJo Barnett has sadly passed away moments after he scored a touchdown in Liberty, Missouri.
The game was suspended after Barnett reportedly collapsed on the sidelines.
Barnett was taken by an ambulance to a nearby hospital, where he was pronounced…
— Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg)August 29, 2026

PerThe New York Times:

William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett died Saturday after suffering a medical emergency during the team’s season opener at Greene Stadium in Liberty, Mo., the school announced.
Paramedics attended to Barnett, a junior running back, on the sideline for several minutes before taking him via ambulance to a local hospital, where he was pronounced dead, according to local reports.
Barnett had scored a touchdown earlier in the game.
“Our thoughts and prayers are with MicahJo’s family, our students, the Cardinal Football family, and the rest of our community during this time of loss,” the university said in a statement.

Another angle of Barnett’s touchdown:

Tragic, tragic day at William Jewell, remembering MicahJo Barnett. So much happiness scoring this Touchdown in the 1st quarter. Life is precious.pic.twitter.com/ODhDIVzlYs
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3)August 29, 2026

Barnettled William Jewell in rushing in 2025, and in two seasons with the Cardinals, he rushed for 457 yards and six touchdowns.

Following the news of Barnett’s death, players for William Jewell shared memories they had of Barnett.

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William Jewell Players after his passing:
“He’s always going to be with us.”
“He never acted like he was better than anybody and we’ll play for him like he played for us.”
“We love him.”pic.twitter.com/MiPj6LvjPV
— Harold R. Kuntz (@HaroldRKuntz3)August 29, 2026

A vigil will be held at William Jewell tonight, Saturday, at 8 p.m. to honor Barnett and his family.

The postTRAGIC: College Football Player Dies After Scoring Touchdown — Collapses on Sideline During Season Openerappeared first onThe Gateway Pundit.

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A college in Liberty,Missouri, is in mourning after one of the school's running backs was pronounced dead following a medical emergency on the sideline during the team's season-opening game.

William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett was the player involved in the incident during the game against D-II rival Fort Lewis College.

The game, which was being played at William Jewell College's Greene Stadium, was suspended, with a vigil in memory of the late junior running back scheduled for Saturday evening.

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\"William Jewell & the Liberty community mourn the passing of junior MicahJo Barnett,\" the school's athletic department posted on social media. \"Our thoughts & prayers are with MicahJo’s family, teammates, friends, & coaches. A vigil will be held tonight on the Jewell quad at 8 p.m. in honor of MicahJo & family.\"

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The school's interim president, Dr. Drew Van Horn, thanked first responders for the efforts to save Barnett, who was pursuing a business major at the small liberal arts college.

\"We appreciate the response from the sheriff’s office, the police department, EMS team, physician for the team, everybody responded so quickly, so well,\" Dr. Van Horn toldFox 4 KC. \"Our hearts are heavy and we just appreciate all the support that we have received from the greater community.\"

Barnett had scored a touchdown earlier in the game, not long before his death.

According to the school's athletics site, Barnett hailed from Shawnee, Kansas, and has six siblings. In high school, he led Liberty North High School to a state title during his senior year.

Barnett appeared in eight games his freshman year, but was limited to five in 2025 due to aseason-ending injury.

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MicahJo Barnett Dies After Medical Emergency During Football Opener

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