“RIP”: College Football Athlete Who Suffered Season Ending Injury Dies at 21 Despite Emergency Surgery; Fans Mourn

“LL4.” Now, generally, we don’t talk a lot about FCS. Sometimes, when certain teams manage to shine, we tend to indulge in disclosing details, but other than that, FCS has always been that forgotten cousin of the football family. However, 2024 was different. You see, this one school, Missouri State, was crushing the numbers. The best part? They got their shot at moving up to FBS as well. “We are extremely excited to welcome Missouri State University as the 12th member of Conference USA,” was something Commissioner Judy MacLeod had announced. Everything was going great until tragedy struck a few days back. You see, from the Missouri State games we followed, one guy from the defense continued to stand out.

I am heartbroken to have to share this but Todric McGee passed away last night! Please keep his mother Stephanie and sister Tahlia in your thoughts and prayers as well as the many family and friends he had. He was an amazing young man with a heart of gold! RIP Todric! pic.twitter.com/xOLkuV4MHk

— NORTHWEST FOOTBALL (@NWGRIZZLYFB) April 19, 2025

Todric McGee. Amazing kid with almost perfect talent to be a solid Safety in the big league. Unfortunately, many avid football fans and McGee’s family and friends won’t get a chance to watch this guy perform at the highest level. “I am heartbroken to have to share this, but Todric McGee passed away last night! Please keep his mother Stephanie and sister Tahlia in your thoughts and prayers as well as the many family and friends he had. He was an amazing young man with a heart of gold! RIP Todric!” Todric’s former school, Northwest, shared on X.

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