Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer was injured after an awkward hit during the fourth quarter of ISU’s loss to Arizona State.Brahmer was slow to get up after the hit and fell back to the ground after a few seconds on his feet. The Iowa State medical staff attended to him on the field and eventually called for a cart.Iowa State confirmed Brahmer was taken to a nearby hospital. He was alert as he was carted off and even raised his hand for a thumbs-up.After the game, Iowa State coach Matt Campbell told reporters “the feedback we’ve gotten has been positive” and said Brahmer’s hospitalization was precautionary. He was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon, according to Iowa State. Campbell said the next update on Brahmer’s status would likely not come until Tuesday.Brahmer caught Iowa State’s lone touchdown pass in the loss to Arizona State.WATCH: Iowa State coach Matt Campbell explains how Jim Bonifas kept team focused after Benjamin Brahmer’s scary injury» Subscribe to KCCI’s YouTube page» Download the free KCCI app to get updates on the go: Apple | Google Play
AMES, Iowa —
Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer was injured after an awkward hit during the fourth quarter of ISU’s loss to Arizona State.
Brahmer was slow to get up after the hit and fell back to the ground after a few seconds on his feet. The Iowa State medical staff attended to him on the field and eventually called for a cart.
Iowa State confirmed Brahmer was taken to a nearby hospital. He was alert as he was carted off and even raised his hand for a thumbs-up.
After the game, Iowa State coach Matt Campbell told reporters “the feedback we’ve gotten has been positive” and said Brahmer’s hospitalization was precautionary. He was released from the hospital Saturday afternoon, according to Iowa State.
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Update from Iowa State:
“Ben was transported to Mary Greeley Medical Center after suffering an injury in the fourth quarter of today’s Iowa State-Arizona State football game. He was evaluated and treated and has been discharged from the hospital.” https://t.co/cCzNw7CkMv
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Campbell said the next update on Brahmer’s status would likely not come until Tuesday.
Brahmer caught Iowa State’s lone touchdown pass in the loss to Arizona State.
WATCH: Iowa State coach Matt Campbell explains how Jim Bonifas kept team focused after Benjamin Brahmer’s scary injury
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