LOUISVILLE, Ky. (AP) — Virginia running back Perris Jones was immobilized on a flat board and carted off the field after being injured on a play late in the third quarter against No. 11 Louisville on Thursday night.
Jones, a native of Alexandria, Virginia, caught a 7-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea and fumbled after a hard hit on his helmet by Cam’Ron Kelly with several other Cardinals nearby. Malik Washington scooped up the ball near the right sideline and dashed down the field for the go-ahead touchdown to make 21-14.
Spectators in L&N Stadium fell silent as medical personnel from Virginia and Louisville quickly rushed to tend to Jones as he lay on the turf, and a cart quickly entered the field.
Players from both teams knelt for about 15 minutes as Jones was treated and gently lifted onto the board with his head wrapped between two pads, and then onto the cart as Cavaliers players gathered around.
Fans and players applauded Jones as the cart left the field. He was taken to UofL Hospital for observation.
Two University of Louisville sources say the reports on Virginia halfback Perris Jones are encouraging. He is alert and physically responsive at University Hospital after he suffered a head injury in U of L’s 31-24 victory.
— rickbozich (@rickbozich) November 10, 2023
Louisville rallied to beat Virginia 31-24.
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