India, Aug. 30 -- The college football season opener game between William Jewell College, Missouri and Fort Lewis College, Colorado, on Saturday was suspended amid the death of William Jewell RB, MichahJo Barnett after an emergency during the game.

Paramedics responded to the field and MichahJo Barnett taken to a hospital. However, the school announced a couple of hours later that the running back of the college in Liberty, Missouri passed away.

"William Jewell College and the Liberty community mourn the passing of MicahJo Barnett," the statement read. "Our thoughts and prayers are with MicahJo's family, teammates, friends, coaches, and faculty and staff."

A cause of death was not announced by the school. However, exclusive details on ...