Ethan Pritchard, a Florida State football player, made his return to Doak Campbell Stadium on August 29, 2026. He walked out with the squad, marking a powerful moment almost exactly one year after he suffered a gunshot wound to the head. Pritchard is an ACC athlete.

Reports have noted that stem cell treatment is aiding his recovery. USA Today reported 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.