Ethan Pritchard, a Florida State football player, returned to Doak Campbell Stadium on August 29, 2026. He walked out with the squad, marking a notable milestone 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 covered that Pritchard was set to appear with the team for their Week 0 game. The Tallahassee Democrat and EssentiallySports likewise reported on his return to the stadium sidelines, attracting considerable interest to his inspiring comeback.