Legendary college quarterback Colt Brennan has died.
According to HawaiiNewsNow.com, the former prolific Hawaii passer has died at the age of 37. (RELATED: David Hookstead Is The True King In The North When It Comes To College Football)
Colt’s father Terry announced that his son died Monday at a rehabilitation facility after being found unconscious, according to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser. He died surrounded by his family.
#BREAKING: Former @HawaiiFootball quarterback Colt Brennan has died at 37, sources tell @HawaiiNewsNow.
— Ian Scheuring (@IanScheuring) May 11, 2021
This is nothing short of absolutely tragic. Brennan was one of the most entertaining passers in college football history, and he’s now passed onto the other side at the age of 37.
I’m literally at a loss for words right now.
Shocking and breaking news out of Hawaii: Heisman finalist and multiple NCAA record holder Colt Brennan has died https://t.co/clnTJa7jS0
— RedditCFB (@RedditCFB) May 11, 2021
He dominated in the WAC while playing for Hawaii, and he elevated the program to a level that fans had never dreamed of achieving before.
Following his career in college, he bounced around the pros a bit in the NFL and CFL, but never found the same success.
Former @HawaiiFootball quarterback and Heisman Trophy candidate Colt Brennan has died, per family #HawaiiFootball #StarAdvertiser
— Stephen Tsai (@StephenTsai) May 11, 2021
Brennan dying at the age of 37 is nothing short of shocking. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family during this incredibly difficult time.
*This post has been updated to reflect the most current information on the tragedy.