SPRINGFIELD, Mo. — The Missouri State University family is mourning the loss of senior football player Todric McGee after he passed away early Saturday (April 19) at a local hospital from injuries he sustained on Friday at his local residence.
Details on the incident remain under investigation by local authorities.
“On behalf of the university and our entire department, we want to express our condolences to Todric’s family, friends and teammates,” said Missouri State Director of Athletics Patrick Ransdell. “This tragedy has shaken our football program to the core, and we want them to know we are here to support them in every way possible at this extremely difficult time.”
A native of Wichita, Kansas, McGee was a graduate of Wichita Northwest High School. He was entering his fifth season with the Missouri State football program and was the Bears’ starting safety in 2023 and 2024, earning all-conference honors in 2023. He was 21 years old.
“Our football family is in shock and in mourning at the loss of Todric,” said Bears head football coach Ryan Beard. “We ask everyone to please respect the privacy of his family and our MoState football team at this time as we begin the healing process. Join us in praying for Todric and the people who loved him.”
According to Ransdell, grief counseling services are available immediately for staff and student-athletes.
