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Florida State honored freshman linebacker Ethan Pritchard, who sustained a gunshot wound last weekend, during its game against East Texas A&M on Saturday.

Pritchard was shot in the back of the head while driving, his father, Earl, told WFTV on Wednesday. He remains hospitalized in Tallahassee, Florida.

Pritchard’s father was on the sideline for their matchup against East Texas A&M. Florida State safety Earl Little Jr. carried Pritchard’s No. 35 jersey to midfield for the coin toss.

Players wore No. 35 wristbands to honor their teammate. Defensive tackle Darrell Jackson Jr. warmed up while in a T-shirt with Pritchard’s face on it.

FSU head coach Mike Norvell said he visited Pritchard earlier in the week and had been giving updates to his team

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