And there is good news tonight about hard work paying off and college football players getting the surprise of a lifetime.

The strength of this team is every single individual in this room.

As college football season kicks off, there is greatness on and off the grid for walk-on players, guys who weren't recruited but tried out for the team.

Great job, Roni. I'm excited, and I'm so excited. I'm going to put you on scholarship.

The University of South Carolina dreams coming true for linebacker Roni Porter and running back Bradley Dunn.

And that's why he's on scholarship, too. Hey, the other reason he's breaking down, he's going on scholarship today.

Across the country, other walk-ons finding out their hard work has earned them a scholarship, too. You are now on. These celebrations are bright life for guys like John Adams, a wide receiver at Temple, leaning on teammates and coach Stan Draten after a tough year losing two loved ones.

The support that I have from this family or from these coaches is unbelievable. I want to change it for the world.

He, by example, by actions, showed people how to earn and get what they deserve by just putting their nose down and working their butts off.

At Eastern Kentucky University, Ms..

Crystal Smith is going to come on in.

Defensive lineman, Brad Gurley, shocked when his mom showed up to announce the surprise.

I am Bradley Gurley's mom, and I'm here to let you know you got a full scholarship, son.

There's Brad overwhelmed, hugging the guys he calls brothers, then falling into the arms of his mom, Crystal, so proud to be a part of her son's special day.

He's my baby, and we have worked so hard, and I'm so proud of him. His hard work is paying off, so it just makes me happy. It's happy tears.

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