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Sewanee Tigers’ Football Player Matthew Burrows Passes Away After A Battle With Cancer Leaving Behind His Parents

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Sewanee Tigers’ Football Player Matthew Burrows Passes Away After A Battle With Cancer Leaving Behind His Parents

Beyond football, he also competed in baseball and track & field.

October 19, 2026

This article was last updated by Rohit Maharjan on October 19, 2026

As per the various reports, a football player at Sewanne Football Club, Matthew Burrows, has tragically passed away.

Matthew Burrows was a dedicated and hardworking junior defensive lineman for the Sewanee Tigers football team.

Standing 6 feet 2 inches tall and 210 pounds, he brought a potent combination of size, athleticism, and football intelligence to the Tigers’ defensive front.

Originally from Lynden, Washington, Burrows began his college football career at Pacific Lutheran University before transferring to the University of the South to pursue both his athletic and academic interests.

On the football field, he played as both a middle linebacker and left tackle. His performance earned him recognition as a First-Team-All-County Linebacker in 2026, and he was also chosen as the Captain of Defense during his senior year.

Beyond football, he also competed in baseball and track & field.

Sewanne Football Club Is Mourning The Tragic Loss Of Matthew Burrows

As per the source, Matthew Burrows, who played football for the Sewanee Tigers, tragically passed away in October 2026 after a long battle with cancer.

He was diagnosed with cancer in 2026 at the age of 19. On September 3, 2026, Cindy Thurman West took to her official handle and sent prayers for Matthews and his family for a speedy recovery.

She wrote,

Please keep my friend and GHS classmate, Jan Meggyesy Burrows, and her son Matthew in your prayers. In 2026 at the age of 19, Matthew was diagnosed with cancer, and his battle continues. Your love, prayers, and support will mean so much to their family. 🙏❤️🙏

Sewanne Football took to their official handle to announce the tragic news. They wrote,

Sewanee Football mourns the recent passing of letterman and beloved friend, Matthew Burrows. Speaking with the team, Coach McCollum remembered Matthew as a passionate, energetic, and hard-working player who loved and was loved by his team. In every respect, Matthew was the epitome of a good teammate, which in Coach McCollum’s estimation is the highest compliment a student-athlete can earn. Matthew was on Coach Mac’s 2026 and 2026 teams, earned 2026 SAA Academic All-Conference honors, and was presented the Coach’s Award for service to his team at the team banquet this past winter. Matthew will be dearly missed for his humor, his good nature, and his relentless intention to give everything he had for his team. Today the team will honor his memory by wearing the initials “MB” on their helmets.

Loretta Davidson took to the comment section and offered heartfelt condolences.

Rest in Peace Matthew. May God bring comfort and peace to your parents and family. My sincerest condolences.

Will Cady, a former intern at the US House of Representatives, also mourned the loss of Matthew. He ,

Rest easy Matthew, you fought the good fight 🙏 2 Timothy 4:7

Other close ones and relatives have also poured their heartfelt condolences and sent prayers to Matthew’s family to stay strong in this difficult time.

He will always be remembered for his unforgettable contributions as a football player at Sewanee Tigers.

Rest in Peace, Matthew Burrows.

Matthew Burrows Is Survived By His Parents And Two Sisters

Sewanee Tigers’ Matthew Burrows was born to his father, Anthony, and his mother, Janet Burrows.

His parents have stayed away from social media, so only limited information is available about their personal lives.

Moreover, Matthew grew up with his two sisters, Caroline and Caitlin Burrows.

They are currently mourning the loss of their brother, Matthew Burrows.

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Rohit Maharjan is a skilled content writer and editor, known for his expertise in crafting engaging and informative written pieces. Beyond his professional work, Rohit is also a passionate musician, dedicating his free time to playing the guitar and creating melodious tunes.

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