A Louisville football player was stretchered off the field and hospitalized after sustaining an injury during a game.

A neck brace was put on Benjamin Perry before he was taken away in a cart.

A Louisville football player was stretchered off the field and hospitalized after sustaining an injury during a game.
A Louisville football player was stretchered off the field and hospitalized after sustaining an injury during a game.

On Saturday night, a player was rushed to the hospital from the sideline in Clemson, causing a moment of fear.

An ambulance transported injured Louisville defensive back Benjamin Perry after he was hurt against the Tigers.

Several minutes were spent by Perry on the turf, with coaches Jeff Brohm and Dabo Swinney checking on him.

Benjamin Perry injured
Louisville Cardinals defensive back Benjamin Perry (10) is assisted off the field by staff during the first quarter against the Clemson Tigers at Memorial Stadium.  (Ken Ruinard-Imagn Images)

After being stabilized by a neck brace, Perry was stretchered into the stadium and sent to a hospital via ambulance.

As he exited the stadium, Perry was both alert and engaged in conversation. He even had the opportunity to speak with his mother, who was not present at the game, via phone.

Benjamin Perry
Louisville Cardinals defensive back Benjamin Perry (10) looks on during a college football game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons on October 29, 2022, at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Kentucky.  (Joe Robbins/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

The fourth-year player was getting an MRI at the hospital.

At the time of the injury, the Cardinals led 3-0 with 1:47 left in the first quarter.

Last season, Louisville's Chicago native played in all 13 games and set career records with 56 tackles and 6.5 tackles for loss.

Benjamin Perry warming up
Louisville Cardinals DB Benjamin Perry (10) during a college football game between the SMU Mustangs and Louisville Cardinals on October 5, 2024, at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium in Louisville, KY. (James Black/Icon Sportswire)

Since being transported to the hospital "for further evaluation," Louisville has not given any additional details about Perry's condition.

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