William Jewell Mourns Loss of Student-Athlete MicahJo Barnett

August 29th, 2026 12:00pm

Earlier today, William Jewell student-athlete MicahJo Barnett suffered a medical emergency. The situation occurred during William Jewell's football game against Fort Lewis College. Barnett received emergency medical attention on the sideline. Play was suspended at that time. 

William Jewell athletics administraton released the following statement at 2:31pm, central time. 

William Jewell College and the Liberty, Missouri community mourn the passing of Micah Jo Barnett, a junior business administration and member of Jewell Cardinal football program and former Liberty North Eagle. 

Our thoughts and prayers are with Micah Jo's family, our students, the Cardinal Football family, and the rest of our community during this time of loss.

Students and staff are encouraged to connect with Counseling Services and/or the office of the Chaplain who are ready to provide support to those who need it.

A vigil will be held tonight on the quad at 8 p.m. in honor of MicahJo and his family. Funeral arrangements will be shared when available.

The team at D2Football.com is heartbroken to hear this terrible news and we extend all of love and sympathy to the family, friends and teammates of MicahJo Barnett.