- May 21, 2026
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Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old safety at Southern Nazarene University, died Thursday from a traumatic injury suffered during a football game five days earlier.
The injury occurred in a contest against Ouachita Baptist University in Arkansas. Southern Nazarene play-by-play announcer Dave Myrick said Ulrich was down on the field after the play, though the specific nature of the injury has not been disclosed.
Southern Nazarene has canceled its Saturday game at Southwestern State University. A GoFundMe account has been established to support Ulrich's family during this difficult time.
Our thoughts are with Tyler Ulrich's family, teammates, coaches, and friends as they grieve this devastating loss.
Mickey's Angle: This is a heartbreaking reminder of the risks these young athletes take every time they step on the field. Keep the Ulrich family and the SNU community in your thoughts.
Source: ProFootballTalk - written by Mickey the Mouth from the original report.