“He’s in Critical Condition, He’s in a Battle for His Life”: Mayville State’s Larson on Matthew Donovan’s Condition

Who is Matthew Donovan and happened to the Mayville State quarterback after head injury?

Mayville State quarterback Matthew “Matt” Donovan underwent emergency brain surgery after suffering a head injury.

“He’s in critical condition, he’s in a battle for his life”: Mayville State’s Larson on Matthew Donovan’s condition

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Community raises more than $73,000 for Mayville State quarterback

MAYVILLE, N.D. — As of Monday night, Sept. 21, more than 800 people have raised more than $73,000 to help Mayville State quarterback Matthew Donovan and his family. His father, Terry, said Donovan was still heavily sedated Monday night, and likely will be on Tuesday, until it's safe for doctors to ease off his medications. Donovan collapsed minutes after taking a helmet-to-helmet hit during a game on Saturday, Sept. 19, against Simpson Universit…