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Former Badger receiver injured in scary collision with brick wall during diving catch

During the first quarter of the Oklahama vs. Kent State game, former Badger wide receiver Keontez Lewis crashed head first into a brick wall after attempting to make a diving touchdown grab. He was down for several minutes as the medical staff tended to him, and he was eventually carted off the field for further evaluation.

Oklahoma WR Keontez Lewis was carted off the field after a collision with the back wall. pic.twitter.com/yXmEk9bBoB

— ESPN (@espn) October 4, 2025

Former Badger Keontez Lewis hopefully avoids serious injury in scary collision

Luckily, the initial updates after what looked like a scary injury are overall very positive.