Furman University mourns the sudden death of 21-year-old defensive tackle Bryce Stanfield, who passed away two days after collapsing during a workout at the school's football stadium. Stanfield, surrounded by his family and the Furman community, was taken to a hospital and placed on life support after the incident. He collapsed on Wednesday and passed away on Friday. The university community has been asked to uplift his family in prayer during this difficult time.

By the Numbers
  • Stanfield had 13 tackles and 2 1/2 sacks in the last football season for Furman.
  • He played all 13 games for Furman, helping the team go 10-3 and win a Southern Conference championship.
State of Play
  • Bryce Stanfield collapsed during a workout and was taken to the hospital, where he was placed on life support.
  • He was surrounded by family members, teammates, and coaches during a ceremony where he was conferred his Bachelor of Science degree in health sciences, magnum cum laude.
  • Stanfield was an outstanding student, football player, and friend, making significant contributions to the team and the community.
  • The Furman community, including the athletic vice president, Jason Donnelly, expressed gratitude for the love and support they received during this difficult time.
Bottom Line

Bryce Stanfield, an exceptional student-athlete at Furman University, tragically passed away after collapsing during a workout, leaving behind a legacy of academic and athletic excellence, as well as a profound impact on the community.