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Earlier this season, Washington edge rusher Zion Tupuola-Fetui lost his father. On Saturday, he shared a heartwarming moment with his mother for Senior Day.
Tupuola-Fetui was visibly emotional as he ran onto the field to hug his mother.
That moment between mother and son immediately went viral on social media. Fans around the country are showing love to the Tupuola-Fetui family.
Zion Tupuola-Fetui, whose father passed away only a month ago, was emotional while running out to hug his mom ahead of the game ❤️
It would have been his mom and dad’s 26th anniversary today 💔🙏 pic.twitter.com/h7STMOyHjH
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 25, 2023
Tupuola-Fetui opened up about his father’s death following Washington’s win over USC on Nov. 4.
“This week was really hard, but I knew my dad would want me to play,” Tupuola-Fetui said. “He loves this game, he loves UW and I knew I’d just be doing him wrong if I didn’t play.
“I’m thankful that I was able to play good in his memory, that was him playing through me. At the beginning of the game, I didn’t even know if I wanted to play to be honest. I’m here for my brothers but I’m glad I was able to play a good game.”
Regardless if you’re a fan of Washington or not, Tupuola-Fetui deserves a ton of support this Saturday.