Pitt running back James Conner said he couldn't wait to run out of the tunnel Saturday after an offseason spent battling, and ultimately beating cancer.
Conner, a team captain, led the Panthers out onto the field prior to their game against Villanova.
On hand to watch the emotional return was a number of family members and doctors wearing "Conner's Corner" T-shirts.
Conner's Corner consists of doctors/family members who supported Conner: pic.twitter.com/Jws14v50Xe
— Dan Sostek (@dan_sostek) September 3, 2016
The running back also found the end zone in the second quarter for Pitt's first touchdown of the season.
TOUCHDOWN @JamesConner_ !!!!!! #H2P #HESBACK #ConnerStrong @ESPNCFB pic.twitter.com/WalBNWTl01
— Yonch (@CraftAndCopy) September 3, 2016
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