Prayers are pouring in after a college football kicker died suddenly at 20 years old earlier this week.
Danny Duray, a veteran college football kicker, died on Wednesday morning. He was a kicker for Southeast Missouri State. He was in his second stint with the program, after transferring back from College of DuPage. Duray passed away suddenly early on Wednesday morning.
“Today is one of the hardest days I’ve experienced as a coach. We lost a young man who mattered deeply to our program and to so many,” said Head Football Coach Tom Matukewicz. “Our team is hurting. Danny’s family is hurting. We are going to wrap our arms around them the best we can and walk through this pain together.”
The school announced the crushing news.
“It is with a heavy heart that I share the news that one of our student-athletes passed away,” said Vice President for Intercollegiate Athletics Brady Barke. “This is a heartbreaking loss for our department, our campus community, and especially for those who knew and cared for him closely. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Duray family.”
Duray, an Illinois native, was coming off a big season in 2025, in which he made 32-of-33 PATs, 10-of-13 field goals and scored 62 points as the Chaparrals' kicker.
SEMO.
Prayers are pouring in for his family
"I pray Gods peace , comfort, and strength to his family, school, and certainly his extended family , your team," one fan wrote.
"May God bring Danny’s family and the SEMO community peace, strength and grace for the days ahead," another fan added.
"RIP, Danny Duray and deep condolences to the ENTIRE Southeast Missouri State University community tonight…" one fan added.
"College of DuPage football mourns with you," another shared.
May he rest in peace.