Mississippi State Bulldogs freshman defensive end Keith Joseph Jr. and his father, former Mississippi State linebacker Keith Joseph Sr., died Friday evening in a single-car accident, the school announced.
According to the university, the two were driving to a Pascagoula High School football game to watch the younger Joseph's alma mater when the accident occurred.
Mississippi State head coach Dan Mullen released a statement expressing his deepest sympathies:
We are deeply saddened and heartbroken by the tragic loss of Keith Jr. and his father. Keith had such a promising future as a Bulldog following in the legacy started by Keith Sr.