Houston linebacker leaves game on stretcher, taken to hospital

A scary scene in Friday night’s Houston-Memphis game as UH linebacker Donavan Mutin had to be taken off the field by a stretcher. He was then transported by ambulance to a local hospital.

Mutin, a team captain, was hurt at the 12:02 mark of the first quarter. Both teams gathered while Mutin was down on the field being. Mark Berman of Fox 26 shared video of the play and reports that the hospital visit is precautionary, as Mutin was able to move his hands and legs.

According to a college football source @UHCougarFB LB Donavan Mutin, who had to be taken off the field by stretcher after suffering an injury, was transported to a hospital to be checked out as a precaution. Donavan was able to move his hands and legs after being injured. pic.twitter.com/UYnh8dsulY

— Mark Berman (@MarkBermanFox26) November 20, 2021

The ESPN2 broadcast went to the studio while the game was delayed for approximately 10 minutes.

Prayers up for Houston LB Donavan Mutin. He’s been down for several minutes. ESPN broadcast sent it back to the studio. pic.twitter.com/551uasW7cr

— ✯✯✯✯✯ (@FTBVids_YT) November 20, 2021

Fingers crossed for Houston LB Donovan Mutin. Immediately looked like he was knocked out after making a tackle.

ESPN2 has gone back to the studio as trainers attend to him on the field and players from both teams are gathered around.

Ugh.

— Yahoo Sports College Football (@YahooSportsCFB) November 20, 2021

The game is now in the second quarter. Houston leads Memphis 7-0.

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