Tyler Ulrich, Southern Nazarene safety, dies five days after injury

Tyler Ulrich, Southern Nazarene safety, dies five days after injury

Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old safety for Southern Nazarene University, died five days after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game against Ouachita Baptist on 13 October. Ulrich, a sophomore defensive back, suffered the injury in the Oct.  13 contest in Arkansas. The incident prompted statements from university officials and his family.

PennLive. com reported that this season another college football player, William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett, also died after a game-related injury. The injury was described as a traumatic brain injury by multiple outlets, and the university cancelled the team's upcoming game while arranging a prayer service for the player.

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Tyler Ulrich Southern Nazarene University Keith Newman Ouachita Baptist University Southwestern Oklahoma State University

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Bethany, Oklahoma, United States Azle, Texas, United States Weatherford, Oklahoma, United States Arkadelphia, Arkansas, United States

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October 17, 2026
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Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich dies five days after on-field injury
Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich dies five days after on-field injury

NBC Sports • 17 Oct 14:31

Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old safety for Southern Nazarene University, died on Thursday, five days after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game against Ouachita Baptist.

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Two college football players die after game-related incidents this season
Two college football players die after game-related incidents this season

PennLive.com • 17 Oct 09:00

Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich and William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett died following injuries sustained during games, prompting statements from their schools and families.

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October 16, 2026
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Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich dies five days after on-field injury
Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich dies five days after on-field injury

ABC7 Chicago • 16 Oct 20:50

Southern Nazarene University confirmed that sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich died five days after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game against Ouachita Baptist.

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Southern Nazarene University football player dies after weekend brain injury
Southern Nazarene University football player dies after weekend brain injury

ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos • 16 Oct 17:33

Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old safety for Southern Nazarene University, died Thursday following a traumatic brain injury sustained during a game in Arkansas.

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Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich dies five days after injury in game
Southern Nazarene safety Tyler Ulrich dies five days after injury in game

The Guardian • 16 Oct 04:12

Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University, died five days after sustaining a traumatic injury during a football game.

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October 15, 2026
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Southern Nazarene University football player dies after weekend injury
Southern Nazarene University football player dies after weekend injury

KOCO • 15 Oct 23:43

Tyler Ulrich, a sophomore defensive back at Southern Nazarene University, died after sustaining a traumatic injury during a game against Ouachita Baptist.

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