Virginia has given a positive update on the condition of running back Perris Jones, who was motionless for several minutes after a big hit. Photo Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports Nov 9, 2023; Louisville, Kentucky, USA; Medical personnel cart Virginia Cavaliers running back Perris Jones (2) off of the field during the second half against the Louisville Cardinals at L&N Federal Credit Union Stadium. Louisville defeated Virginia 31-24. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Rhodes-USA TODAY Sports
By Michael Dixon on

While Virginia’s football team lost 31-24 to Louisville on Thursday night, the Cavaliers and the rest of the college football world got a positive update far more important than the game’s result.

Virginia running back Perris Jones was knocked out of the game on a strange play late in the third quarter. He was hit hard a few steps after catching a swing pass. Jones fumbled the ball, which bounced into the hands of teammate Malik Washington, who recovered the fumble and sprinted down the sidelines for a touchdown.

Jones, though, was knocked out on the play. He was quickly tended to but did not move, bringing a complete hush to the stadium. Eventually, Jones was strapped onto a stretcher, carted off of the field and taken to the nearby University of Louisville Hospital.

The only update given on television was that Jones did not move when Virginia athletic director Carla Williams patted him on the arm, but that his eyes were open. But shortly after midnight, UVA Football tweeted out an encouraging update.

“UVA RB Perris Jones has regained movement in all of his extremities after being injured during Thursday’s Louisville game,” the update said. “In the 3rd quarter, Jones was injured while catching a pass. Jones was taken by ambulance to the U of L Medical Center. He will remain there Thursday night.”

Naturally, there was a lot of concern over Jones’ condition at the time of his injury. So, football fans were relieved to see this update.

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