Oklahoma college football player dies days after suffering 'traumatic injury' during game
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Key Points:
- Southern Nazarene University announced the death of sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich, 21, five days after he sustained a traumatic injury during a football game against Ouachita Baptist.
- The university did not disclose the specific cause of death or details of the injury but expressed deep sorrow and extended prayers to Ulrich's family, friends, and teammates.
- Ulrich was injured during a game that was delayed for nearly an hour as he received medical attention before being transported to the hospital.
- SNU held a campuswide prayer chapel in his honor, and the team canceled its upcoming game against Southwestern Oklahoma State.
- Ulrich, from Azle, Texas, was in his third season with SNU, having started 16 of 20 games and ranking third on the team with 36 tackles this season.
