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William Jewell running back MicahJo Barnett dies after scoring TD

William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett suffered a medical emergency and died during Saturday's game against Fort Lewis, which was suspended in the first quarter.

Published Aug 30, 2026, 5:00 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

The college football season got off to a heartbreaking start Saturday as William Jewell College running back MicahJo Barnett died after suffering a medical emergency during his team’s game against Fort Lewis.

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