Mike Hart update reveals that a seizure led to on-field collapse

Hearts dropped around the college football world when news broke regarding Mike Hart — former Michigan running back turned Wolverines running backs coach — collapsed on the sidelines during Saturday’s game.

Afterwards, Hart was carted off the field, jarring both teams and fans alike. As the college football world waited for an update, one has finally come in from FOX — Hart had a seizure, and has been taken to the hospital to be evaluated further.

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“FOX just reported that Michigan running backs coach Mike Hart had a seizure on the sideline and has been taken to the hospital for further evaluation,” tweeted Nicole Auerbach of The Athletic.

After the terrifying moment, Mike Hart gave the crowd a thumbs up before leaving the field, which put many at ease.

Thankfully, it looks as if he’s going to be alright, but Michigan will want their beloved coach and former player to be 110% before returning to the sidelines again.

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Mike Hart joined Michigan as a member of the Class of 2004, where he went on to have a tremendous career. According to the On3 Consensus, the former four-star recruit out of Nedrow, New York was the No. 2 overall recruit from his home state, the No. 28 running back and the No. 245 overall recruit from his class.

During his time with the Wolverines, Hart had about as much success as any recruit could dream of. From 2004 to 2007, Hart amassed 5,040 rushing yards and 41 rushing touchdowns, averaging 5.0 yards per carry. Additionally, the Michigan star caught 67 passes for 566 receiving yards and two receiving touchdowns, as well.

Continuing, Hart gained numerous awards for his play, including being named the 2004 Big Ten Freshman of the Year, and being named the the First-Team All-Big Ten in 2004, 2006 and 2007. Hart was also a finalist for the Doak Walker Award on two separate occasions, but his favorite accolade is likely being named the 2007 Michigan Football Team MVP.

After leaving the Wolverines for the NFL following the 2007 season, Hart was selected in the sixth round of the 2008 NFL Draft by the Indianapolis Colts. He would spend three seasons with the AFC South franchise, returning to college football as a coach afterwards.

Before returning the Ann Arbor as the team’s running backs coach in 2021, Hart coached the unit at multiple different programs, including Syracuse, Rutgers and Indiana. Of course, the opportunity to return to Michigan was too good to pass up for Hart.

Under his guidance, Michigan running backs like last season’s backfield leader Hassan Haskins and 2022’s offensive engine Blake Corum have become some the best in college football. If you didn’t believe in his coaching abilities before, it’s tough to argue with the results now.

Indisputably, Mike Hart is as important as any coach on the Wolverines staff, and the thoughts and prayers of the college football world are with Michigan and the Hart family.