Kennesaw State's Caleb Offord Suffers Grisly Injury in Conference USA Matchup
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Kennesaw State Owls defensive back Caleb Offord suffered a serious injury during their Conference USA matchup against Jacksonville State on Saturday. The incident occurred in the fourth quarter when Offord took a hard hit that left him motionless on the field. Medical staff quickly responded, and he was carted off the field on a stretcher and into a waiting ambulance. Details about the nature of the injury were not immediately available. However, social media updates from sports journalist Maxwell Donaldson indicated that Offord did not appear to give a thumbs up after the hit, sparking concern among fans. Fans quickly expressed their support for Offord, with one X user writing, 'Thoughts with everyone at Kennesaw State. Caleb Offord stretchered off early in the fourth quarter.' Caleb Offord, 22, is a senior cornerback from Southaven, Mississippi. He transferred to Kennesaw State University for the 2025 season after stints at the University of Notre Dame, the University at Buffalo, and Alabama State University. This fall, Offord has been a standout performer for the Owls, earning one of the highest coverage grades among Conference USA cornerbacks. In 10 games, Offord recorded 38 total tackles, 3 interceptions, 7 pass breakups, and 1 forced fumble. The team's and Offord's fans are now holding their breath, hoping for a speedy recovery from the injury.
