Ethan Pritchard, a Florida State football player, made his return to Doak Campbell Stadium on August 29, 2026. He made his way to the sidelines, marking a powerful moment almost exactly one year after he was shot in the head. Pritchard is an ACC athlete.

Coverage in recent days shows that stem cell treatment is aiding his recovery. USA Today covered that Pritchard was due to come out with the team for their Week 0 game. The Tallahassee Democrat and EssentiallySports likewise reported on his return to the stadium sidelines, drawing widespread attention to his remarkable progress.