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Southern Nazarene announces death of safety Tyler Ulrich, who was hurt in a game last weekend

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 15). Southern Nazarene announces death of safety Tyler Ulrich, who was hurt in a game last weekend. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/southern-nazarene-announces-death-of-safety-tyler-ulrich-who-was-hurt-in-a-game-last-weekend/article_f7939628-9e1f-5d18-b052-5583007b80f4.html

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Southern Nazarene University announced that Tyler Ulrich, a sophomore safety who was injured during a game against Ouachita Baptist last weekend, died at age 21. The university did not disclose the cause of death or the nature of his injury beyond calling it "traumatic." Ulrich had been on the team for three seasons and started six games this year, ranking third in tackles with 36. In response to Ulrich’s passing, Southern Nazarene canceled their upcoming game against Southwestern Oklahoma State.

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Tyler Ulrich, a 21-year-old sophomore safety at Southern Nazarene University (SNU) in Oklahoma, died five days after sustaining a "traumatic injury" during a game against Ouachita Baptist on October 8. The nature of his injuries and the cause of death have not been disclosed by SNU officials. Ulrich was hurt during a 49-14 loss that lasted nearly an hour due to medical attention he received on the field before being transported to a hospital.

SNU President Keith Newman announced Ulrich's passing, expressing condolences from the university community and urging prayers for his family and friends. The school has canceled its upcoming game against Southwestern Oklahoma State University as a result of this tragic incident. Coach Dustin Hada described Ulrich as an example of "quiet strength" who brought joy to those around him.

Ulrich had been with SNU since his freshman year, making 16 starts in 20 games and ranking third on the team for tackles. His death highlights the risks faced by college football players and underscores the emotional impact such incidents have on university communities.

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BETHANY, Okla. (AP) — Southern Nazarene University in Oklahoma announced on Thursday that sophomore safety Tyler Ulrich has died five days after sustaining what the school called a “traumatic injury” during a game against Ouachita Baptist. asserted

school → announce → Baptist

The Division II private school based in Bethany, Oklahoma, did not reveal the cause of death or the nature of Ulrich’s injury. asserted

school → base → injury

“It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our SNU football player, Tyler Ulrich,” the SNU Athletics said in a post on its X account. asserted

Athletics → share → account

“This loss is deeply felt across our campus. asserted

loss → feel → campus

Our hearts are with his family, friends, teammates, and everyone who knew him,” the post read. asserted

post → know → him

“We ask that you join us in lifting them up in prayer.” asserted

you → ask → prayer

SNU coach Dustin Hada also posted on his X account by writing: “Man of God, ultimate example of quiet strength, loyal, worker, joyous. asserted

Hada → post → strength

That’s who Tyler was!!” asserted

Tyler → ’ → ?

Ulrich was hurt during a 49-14 loss on Saturday, with the game delayed for nearly an hour while the player received medical attention before being transported to a hospital. asserted

player → hurt → hospital

Ulrich, who was from Azle, Texas, was in his third season at SNU and had 16 starts in 20 games, including six starts this year. asserted

who → have → starts

He ranked third on the team with 36 tackles. asserted

He → rank → tackles

Southern Nazarene (1-5) has canceled it’s game at Southwestern Oklahoma State on Saturday. ___ asserted

Nazarene → cancel → Saturday

Southern Nazarene announces death of safety Tyler Ulrich, who was hurt in a game last weekend

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