Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III suffered what appeared to be a serious injury with 42 seconds left in the first half of Saturday’s game against No. 25 USC.
Matthews was involved in a collision on a running play late in the half. He was down on the field for several minutes before being taken off the field on a stretcher by medical personnel.
Fox’s Alex Landestoy said on the telecast Matthews has been taken to a Level 1 trauma center at the Los Angeles General Medical Center, which confirmed Matthews has motor skills.
Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III was carted off the field after suffering a serious injury in the first half of the team’s 45-31 loss at USC on Saturday night.
With 42 seconds left in the second quarter, the redshirt senior helped stop a two-yard rush from Trojans running back Waymond Jordan — but stayed down on the field after making the tackle.
His teammates waved for the medical staff, who rushed to the field and examined Matthews during an extended timeout.
Michigan State football linebacker Wayne Matthews III suffered a scary injury in the Spartans’ loss to USC on Saturday, Sept. 20.
Late in the second quarter of MSU’s 45-31 loss to the Trojans in Los Angeles, Matthews attempted to tackle USC running back Waymond Jordan on an option run. Matthews remained down on the ground after making the stop, with the Spartans’ medical staff calling for a backboard and cart for him.
Michigan State linebacker Wayne Matthews III was carted off the field during Saturday’s game against USC after a frightening injury late in the first half. Matthews went down following a tackle near the red zone and was immediately immobilized and taken off on a stretcher. Despite initial fears, Michigan State confirmed that his motor functions remained intact.
Matthews was taken to LA General Medical Center, a Level-1 trauma hospital, for further evaluation. The linebacker, a key defensive player for the Spartans, gave a reassuring thumbs-up to fans as he was transported away, prompting applause from the crowd. The team and fans have since offered their support, hoping for a full recovery.
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