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Mayville State University Football Quarterback Matt Donovan Opens Eyes, Interacts With Family, Scheduled To Go To Care Facility In Lincoln, Nebraska Today

By Alex Carmenaty Oct 19, 2026 | 8:30 AM

(KNOX) – Mayville State University Football Quarterback Matt Donovan continues to make progress in his recovery, as his father said in a Facebook post that he had opened his eyes and that he was interacting with his family. Donovan suffered a brain bleed when he was hit in the head during a game on September 19th, and was placed in a medically induced coma at Sanford Medical Center in Fargo. 

He is scheduled to be moved to a care facility in Lincoln, Nebraska today. He was scheduled to go to Madonna Rehabilitation Hospitals last week, but that was pushed back. Madonna is considered to be the fourth-largest rehabilitation hospital system in the country. A GoFundMe for his recovery has raised over $122,000.

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