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Is Dalton Kincaid OK? Fans concerned after injury takes Utah Utes star out of NCAA game

Kincaid remained on the sidelines without his helmet after staff took him to the medical tent following the injury

PULLMAN, WASHINGTON: Bryson Barnes led the Utah Utes to a resounding victory in the NCAA game against Washington State Cougars on Thursday night, October 27. However, the victory was overshadowed by an injury.

Dalton Kincaid, tight end for the Utah Utes, seemed to have hurt himself badly during game time. Kincaid had visible injury marks and was also seen with his arm in a support sling. Kincaid had the third score of the night for his team - a catch late in the third quarter - but came up from it injured. Staff then took him to the medical tent and he never returned to action. Kincaid stayed on the sidelines without his helmet - a telling sign that he was out.

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Several tweets appeared immediately after the game expressing concern for the football player. Salt Lake Tribune's Josh Newman remarked, “Dalton Kincaid went to the injury tent after the TD catch.” The tweet received several responses, one of which pointed out Kincaid’s strength by saying, “May be the toughest kid playing since Covey…”

Another user registered their shock by tweeting, “He was in obvious pain from the previous play. Insane to pass him the ball there!” “He shouldn’t have been out there for that play,” someone said, echoing the sentiments of the majority. “No shit. Why put him right back in,” another asked. A tweet read, “Alright can Dalton Kincaid sit out the rest of the game now. Thanks.”

A fan page of the Utah Utes team managed to get a picture of an injured Kincaid with his arm in a sling and a big black bruise on his face. In the picture, he looks visibly tired and in pain. The tweet read, “Dalton Kincaid postgame. Hope its nothing serious.”

The Utes won the clash when quarterback Bryson Barnes hit Kincaid with a strike near the goal line. According to a report by KSLSports.com, the game took place at the Cougars’ fortress Martin Stadium in Pullman, Washington. Kincaid’s catch gave the Utes a huge 21-7 lead.