The inspiring story of cancer survivor Casey O'Brien's first snap at Minnesota | College GameDay

College GameDay details Minnesota Golden Gophers placeholder Casey O'Brien's journey from battling and defeating cancer four times to fulfilling his dream of playing in a college football game.
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[@Stephen_KB]

Don’t ever tell me sports don’t matter.

[@seabass62yearsago]

Rork Poast Shut up

[@allprolemontonz8448]

It's kind of sad how grown men get so invested in watching them though

[@denniswong1899]

@@allprolemontonz8448 Deez

[@thestormchasingconservativ6999]

Im sobbing. Im battling stage 3 ocular melanoma. This young man is such a inspiration. Congrats Casey. 🏈

[@Jordan-vf6sn]

Get better bub

[@jonathanspear9324]

Keep Fighting Man

[@rosm5114]

Best of luck friend!

[@TarHeelsKenny]

Stay strong...you are a fighter. You WILL beat this.

[@earlshannon1048]

Jesus the Lord and savior will heal you just have faith of a mustard seed!!!

[@sciurbs5787]

Someone is cutting onions near me, I know it.

[@tedyeo4778]

Jaguar Nation lol

[@PeterJPickles]

For some reason this popped up on my feed, glad it did ;) what a legend this young chap is. Good health from Manchester, England.

[@dans.7002]

Casey played again vs Maryland.

[@samolson8200]

True Gamer yea I was at the game

[@colinstewart5647]

Sam Olson no one asked

[@samolson3575]

Colin Stewart if you didn’t ask them why are u still talking to me

[@tostenchristenson3455]

I was at the game too

[@nickpitera7891]

Keep Rowing Casey. SKI-U-MAH!

[@nickburgos1188]

The inspiration from this is amazing he his amazing I’m speechless. Also to go back to the hospital for the children. This is the true power of sports.

[@kayealinke]

His story is so inspiring and empowering!! Keep going Casey!! Go Bless You, Your Family and your extended football family!!

[@brandonschleiter571]

Watching him wave in Iowa to the kids really really was amazing!!!

[@btwarner2124]

Buckeye fan here... Congratulations Kid. Well done Coach.

[@mnmgaming4mnmgaming422]

Love this video! Keep inspiring casey!

[@patgillease4075]

What a strong young man and spirit! So very inspiring. God bless him and keep him strong.

[@pgepoapresident2310]

A remarkable story! Such loving support and great attitude...

[@kbeking2610]

I love crying. Such a great story

[@billjenkins2503]

thank you espn for this story

[@carefulcarpenter]

Elite. Puts many to shame. Always room for change. Gameday?

[@TheKappybook]

This kids is wonderful and so is his team!!!

[@abdirahmanahmed3592]

Man a season to remember love my gophers

[@barrypeterson6725]

Such an inspiring story!

[@earlshannon1048]

So proud of the Gophers and coach Fleck God bless you all and God bless you Casey!

[@justinread5609]

Hi from the Uk I have been watching the collage football since last year as we now get it on BT tv. Just want to say what a incredible sport you have and this story is why it’s more than a game ,

[@kevinvalentine9174]

Dude I am so proud of u awesome job man

[@tomflynn3346]

Well done, ESPN. Casey, praying for you and for a full recovery.

[@Tommy-cx5zd]

I come back and I watch this every few months for inspiration, Casey’s a living legend.

[@armydude4life6149]

Fighter, Survivor, Champion, Inspiration, all in one body... RTB

[@josephprzybilla4831]

What a great story. Casey is such a good guy

[@earlshannon1048]

Wow tears are flowing

[@kevinroll8299]

So much bigger than sports❤️

[@Moonroofmusik]

Brave man

[@brandonschleiter571]

God bless this young man from a badgers fan

[@sharoneverett7468]

Awesome story❤

[@johnstark4723]

I watched that game, an amazing story and all while Minnesota is having an amazing season.

[@TheKappybook]

John Stark perhaps they’re playing for someone other than themselves.... and that’s always a winning combination

[@tjl594]

much love casey. row the boat bro.

[@samolson8200]

He got to hold vs Maryland I was at the game and he got a standing ovation

[@roguekoala71]

Inspiring!

[@peterspokus3761]

God bless

[@Gold-oj8do]

If I was an actor and needed to do a crying scene, all I would have to do is watch this before the first take and I think I would nail it. Great kid, great parents, great coach, great university, great story. Gold 1792 of Nebraska.

[@sitagliptinjanuvia7296]

Beast

[@jwsf941]

Casey's team is undefeated so far, so he might be in the conference championship and the Rose Bowl/playoff

[@benmangrum8626]

Minnesota could make the playoff

[@jacksonsweat239]

Ben Mangrum if Undefeated they won’t give any respect to a one loss Minnesota team

[@carlodangio1724]

​@Christopher Alfveby You're telling me if they beat OSU or PSU they shouldn't get respect!? GTFO

[@jamesbartlett4935]

Only way Minnesota make playoffs with 1 loss in regular season is to beat Ohio State in big ten championship!

[@jamesbartlett4935]

Nick Larson Minnesota doesn’t play Ohio State this year in the regular season.

[@andrewg_0324]

They won’t have a chance

[@GregWittstockThePondGuy]

💪❤️🙏

[@courtallday9881]

Emotional

[@brittanyfischer1812]

Casey you strong a worrier you show cancer can't take you down

[@carefulcarpenter]

Keep rowing! 🌿🐡

[@kos22us]

awesome he got on the field ! & @ :39 cool too

[@jgarro701]

❤️💪🏽🙏🏼

[@brody4013]

❤️

[@matthewgomez7843]

🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽❤️❤️

[@RJ_Niko7Gaming]

What a story of a 4-time cancer winner in Casey O'Brien. Good job espn. PS: I did tear up...or there's a bowl of onions next to me.

[@geni0385]

♥️💯🙏💪🏽

[@RaggedViking]

Cancer is the one to dislike this.

[@gregmattox1192]

I hope Minnesota goes undefeated

[@RJRAW1]

I would like to play this on MCN6 which is a Minnesota Cable Channel. Can someone contact me?

[@melaniemaker2350]

im not crying. youre crying

[@willbereal4922]

GOD BLESS this young man you are an inspiration a true living proof of GOD'S love and miracles

[@ndfc9818]

He just defeated it for a 5th time

[@Slap_Shot1977]

ROW THE BOAT, SKI-U-MAH!

[@iceymattyice5604]

Gophers national championship

[@AngusT.McCraken]

Who gave this a downvote?

[@2ndcoat3]

Right there is 4

[@user-vm8op2hj8y]

he’s a qb not a placeholder 💀

[@wwbdwwbd]

Nine tumors disliked this kid's story.

[@asianfireflie]

27th comment 🚴🏼🏆🏈

[@jgarro701]

First

[@tonyperkis420]

Its a good story, but cmon the kid is the 3rd string holder for crying out loud...

[@trevs2417]

I bet I’m better than him

[@rainingfame]

Yeetus Mcgeetus no one cares

[@trevs2417]

raining fame I do

[@landonmclean8442]

Yeetus Mcgeetus no one else

[@trevs2417]

Landon McLean and

[@landonmclean8442]

Yeetus Mcgeetus and it’s not about skill it’s about his fight. Only someone so self centered would bring up a point no one but themselves care about.