Ethan Pritchard, a Florida State football player, made his return to Doak Campbell Stadium on August 29, 2026. He walked to the team sidelines, marking a powerful moment almost exactly one year after he sustained a serious gunshot injury to the head. Pritchard is an ACC athlete.

Coverage in recent days shows that stem cell treatment is playing a role in his recovery. USA Today noted that Pritchard was due to come out with the team for their Week 0 game. The Tallahassee Democrat and EssentiallySports also covered his return to the stadium sidelines, bringing broad coverage to his remarkable progress.