Division-II running back pronounced dead after medical emergency in team's season opener

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.