College football player died after on-field medical emergency, school says no prior health issues

William Jewell College reveals update on death of MicahJo Barnett

New York Post • 02 sept. 02h08

Interim president Drew Van Horn said the 20-year-old running back had no documented medical conditions, and an autopsy will determine the cause of death after he collapsed during a game.

College Football Player Dies in On-Field Medical Emergency

Newser • 31 août 13h24

A 20-year-old William Jewell College running back died Saturday following a medical emergency that stopped the team's home game, with officials withholding the cause of death.

College football player dies after collapsing on sidelines moments after scoring touchdown

NBC News • 30 août 16h02

Junior running back Micah Jo Barnett died Saturday after a medical emergency on the field during the first quarter of William Jewell's season opener.

College running back MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency on sideline

NBC Sports • 30 août 00h55

Junior running back MicahJo Barnett died Saturday following a medical emergency that occurred during a game between William Jewell College and Fort Lewis College.

William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency during game

The Guardian • 29 août 23h43

Junior running back MicahJo Barnett suffered a seizure-like episode during the season-opening game on Saturday and was later pronounced dead at a local hospital, prompting the cancellation of the match.

William Jewell College RB dies after medical emergency during game

ESPN • 29 août 22h56

Junior running back MicahJo Barnett died after a medical emergency on the sideline of William Jewell College's season-opening game against Fort Lewis College.

Missouri college football player dies after medical emergency during season opener

CBS News • 29 août 22h19

Running back MicahJo Barnett of William Jewell College suffered a fatal medical emergency during the team's opening game against Fort Lewis College, prompting the postponement of the match and plans for a vigil.

College football player MicahJo Barnett dies after medical emergency during season opener

The New York Times • 29 août 21h27

Junior running back MicahJo Barnett collapsed during William Jewell's opening game against Fort Lewis and was pronounced dead at a local hospital.