Iowa State tight end Benjamin Brahmer was carted off the field with an apparent serious injury during the fourth quarter of the Cyclones' 24-19 Big 12 loss to Arizona State on Saturday at Ames, Iowa.

Brahmer is alert and was taken to Mary Greeley Medical Center in Ames to be evaluated as a precaution.

"So far the feedback we've gotten has been positive," said Iowa State coach Matt Campbell. "It was tough to watch and Ben is as tough as they come."

Brahmer took a hard hit from Sun Devils cornerback Keith Abney II on an incomplete pass with 8:50 left in the contest and appeared disoriented as he stood up. A trainer rushed out to help him and he was wobbly while taking a few steps before collapsing to the ground.

Paramedics stabilized Brahmer and placed him on the cart. During the ride of

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