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Wofford linebacker Michael Roach rushed to hospital after collapsing on sideline

Thursday night's football game between Wofford and Tennessee Tech was halted after Wofford linebacker Michael Roach collapsed on the sideline.

The 20-year-old junior from Kenosha, Wis., was given CPR on the field and rushed to a Tennessee hospital, according to reporters at the game in Cookeville.

Wofford player Michael Roach went down on sideline and needed emergency help. They stripped him to bare chest, pumped his heart. Oh, no.

— Todd Shanesy (@TerrierTracker) September 2, 2016

Both Tennessee Tech and Wofford teams and coaches gathered at midfield praying. pic.