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Harrison Taggart Injured as Utah State Falls 33-0 to Utah

Harrison Taggart taken off in ambulance after tackle as Utah State fall 33-0 to No. 17 Utah · livemint.com

Harrison Taggart is a football player for Utah State.

During a game against Utah, his head hit another player’s knee.

He became still on the field, so medical workers carefully placed him on a spine board.

An ambulance took him to University of Utah Hospital.

Officials said he was being checked for a concussion and a neck injury.

Another coach said he heard Taggart could feel his legs again, but that was not officially confirmed.

His coaches and teammates were very worried because he is an important team leader.

Utah later won the game 33-0.

Key facts

Game: No. 17 Utah defeated Utah State 33-0.
Injury timing: 8:33 remained in the second quarter.
Initial medical status: Utah State officials said Taggart was in concussion protocol and had a neck injury.
Transport: An ambulance took Taggart to University of Utah Hospital on campus.
Reported update: Utah coach Morgan Scalley said he heard Taggart had regained feeling in his legs, but said he lacked official confirmation.
Taggart’s role: He entered the game as Utah State’s leading tackler, with 13 stops through two games.
Career statistics: Taggart had 148 tackles and one sack across four schools entering the rivalry game.

livemint.com · 2 hrs ago