Recently, rumors began circulating online that Marquarius “Squirrel” White, the Florida State University wide receiver, had passed away after a terrifying on-field incident.
These claims spread rapidly across social media platforms, alarming fans and sparking a wave of speculation.
The story centered on a game between Florida State and Virginia, where a chaotic field rush left players in potentially dangerous situations.
In reality, however, credible reports confirm that White survived the incident and has not died.
Follow and learn more about his recent health condition and his personal and professional life.
Squrriel White Confirmed To Be Just Fine After The Chaotic Match At The Stadium
Florida State wideout Squirrel White is OK after being in a vulnerable position during the field storming at Scott Stadium on Friday night.
The incident took place after Florida State’s loss to Virginia (46-38 in double overtime) at Scott Stadium. Virginia fans stormed the field immediately following the game’s final play.
White, whose full name is Marquarius “Squirrel” White, was still on the ground when the crowd rushed the field. Fans swarmed toward the field in a chaotic rush.
Video footage shows him being momentarily overwhelmed by the crowd—his body is obscured in the crush before teammates and staff helped him out.
He was wearing full football gear (helmet, pads), which likely helped protect him from more serious harm.
After the incident, Squirrel White was seen walking and making it to the locker room under his own power,
Multiple credible news sources have confirmed that the rumors of his death are false.
As of the latest reports, he is uninjured or only lightly affected; no serious or life-threatening injuries have been reported.
Marquarius’s Famous Nickname Squirrel Comes From A Sweet Childhood Incident
While talking about White’s personal life, Marquarius Malik Squirrel White was born May 5, 2004, in Birmingham, Alabama.
His nickname “Squirrel” comes from a childhood incident where his great-grandmother noticed him mimicking a squirrel in her garden.
He attended Clay-Chalkville High School in Clay, Alabama. In his senior year, he caught attention with 49 receptions, over 1,100 yards, and 16 touchdowns. He was also involved in track.
Later, he committed to play football at the University of Tennessee.
As a true freshman, he played in 12 games, with 30 receptions, 481 receiving yards, and two touchdowns.
After the 2024 season, White entered the transfer portal and joined Florida State University.
Currently, he is a senior wide receiver for Florida State and wears the jersey number 4.
Moreover, his role has had increasing visibility, especially in high-pressure moments, such as shown in the game against Virginia, where a pass was aimed for him in the end zone on the final play.
The recent incident has sparked discussions about player safety, especially in events where fans storm the field.
White’s experience underscores how quickly a game can endanger players physically when crowd control fails.
Nonetheless, Squirrel White has not passed away. Reports of his death are false, and reliable sources confirm he walked off the field after the incident and is okay. While shaken and certainly in a dangerous situation, he escaped serious injury.
Additional Infomation
- In Tennessee, over three seasons, he caught 131 passes for 1,665 yards and six touchdowns, and also returned punts (10 returns for 155 yards) in addition to his receiving duties.
- He ranks seventh in Tennessee history in career receptions.
- White majored in college in Communication Studies.
