Utah State Linebacker Harrison Taggart Injured, Transported by Ambulance

Salt Lake City, UT, September 19, 2026 — A serious injury occurred during a football game between Utah State and Utah at Rice-Eccles Stadium, leading to the ambulance transport of Utah State linebacker Harrison Taggart.

The incident took place during the game on Saturday. Following the injury, Taggart received medical attention on the field before being transported by ambulance. The specific nature and severity of his injury have not been publicly disclosed at this time. Similarly, the exact timing of the injury within the game’s progression was not immediately available.

Taggart, a linebacker for Utah State, was participating in the contest against their in-state rival, the University of Utah. The game was held at Rice-Eccles Stadium, the home venue for the University of Utah football program.

Details regarding Taggart’s current condition or prognosis were not provided by official sources following the transport. The team’s medical staff attended to him on the field, and the decision was made to move him via ambulance, indicating a level of concern regarding the injury.

Further information regarding Harrison Taggart’s injury and recovery is expected to be released by Utah State University athletics as it becomes available. The game’s outcome was not the primary focus following the incident involving the player’s health.

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