Iowa State football starting tight end Benjamin Brahmer was carted off the field in the fourth quarter of his team’s Week 10 game vs. Arizona State on Saturday, Nov. 1.
Players from both teams took a knee as the Cyclones’ star was tended to by medical personnel following a concerning hit and fall.
Here’s what we know.
Ben Brahmer injury update
Just after the 9-minute mark of the fourth quarter, with ISU trailing 24-19, Brahmer took a hard hit when targeted by quarterback Rocco Becht.
Brahmer momentarily appeared OK as he attempted to walk to his team’s huddle before falling down and staying on the ground for a long time before being carted off the field.
He gave the crowd a thumbs-up as he was being driven off the field, and according to Iowa State communications, he is alert and is being taken to Mary Greeley Medical Center out of precaution.
“They took him to the hospital. Ya know, right now it looks like hopefully everything is going to be alright… but so far the feedback we got has been positive,” said Iowa State coach Matt Campbell. “…Ben is as tough as they come, so our thoughts and prayers will be with him. And if I know Ben, he’ll be back better than ever here at some point.”
Brahmer was effective in the game before his injury, catching three passes for 48 yards and one touchdown.
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This article originally appeared on Des Moines Register: Benjamin Brahmer injury update, Iowa State TE carted off field vs Arizona State
Reporting by Gus Martin, Des Moines Register / Des Moines Register
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