Baylor Bears Mourn Star RB Richard Moore After Tragic Hiking Accident in Colorado!

Heartbreaking news out of Waco: Baylor running back Richard Moore has died following a tragic hiking accident in Colorado over the weekend. The 21-year-old junior reportedly lost his footing during a solo hike on the Rocky Mountain trail system and fell over 100 feet. Rescue crews reached him hours later, but Moore was pronounced dead at the scene. The university confirmed the news in a statement Monday morning, expressing “unimaginable sorrow” at the loss of a beloved teammate, friend, and student. Head coach Dave Aranda fought back tears during a press conference, calling Moore “the heartbeat of our locker room.” Moore was coming off a breakout sophomore season and was expected to be the team’s starting back for the 2025 campaign. Teammates, friends, and fans gathered for a candlelight vigil outside McLane Stadium, leaving jerseys, cleats, and flowers in tribute. Social media flooded with memories of Moore’s charisma, energy, and kindness off the field. The Big 12 also issued condolences, with multiple programs planning to honor Moore with helmet decals this season. The tragedy leaves a gaping hole in the Baylor football family—and a young life gone far too soon.