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Villanova’s Tyler Will leaves Penn State game on stretcher after hit leaves him motionless
By Nick Schultz
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This story has been updated to include an important update.
Beaver Stadium came to a standstill as the second half kicked off Saturday afternoon.
Villanova tight end Tyler Will was defending the kick but took a huge hit during the play. Both teams took a knee as Will lied on the ground motionless as the medical team got him on a stretcher.
The Villanova players went over to the cart as Will was placed on the back to show their support. He moved his hands as he was carted off the field, which is a great sign.
Villanova's Tyler Will was injured on the opening kickoff of the second half.
He was just taken off the field on a stretcher, and did move his hands. pic.twitter.com/hsVyAH4QAU
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 25, 2021
Villanova gathers around their injured teammate, Tyler Will, as he is carted off the field.
Absolutely the worst part of this sport are situations like this. Prayers to Will and his family pic.twitter.com/iPqAfUnu7K
— Seth Engle (@bigsengtweets) September 25, 2021
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— Penn State Football (@PennStateFball) September 25, 2021
Will, a graduate student, has 3 catches for 21 yards this season.
No. 6 Penn State scored on the ensuing drive and now leads Villanova 24-3 in the 3rd quarter on the B1G Network.
Update: Will was taken to a local hospital as a precaution and was alert and moving, according to Elise Menaker of the B1G Network.
Update, via @EliseMenaker: Will was alert and moving, and is being treated for a concussion.
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) September 25, 2021
Nick Schultz is a columnist and breaking news writer for Saturday Tradition. A 2020 graduate of Loyola Chicago, he covered the Ramblers' 2018 Final Four run from beginning to end and has worked at NBC Sports Chicago. Follow Nick on Twitter @NickSchultz_7.