Fox News Flash top sports headlines are here. Check out what's clicking on Foxnews.com. Virginia running back Perris Jones was carted off the field and taken to an area hospital following a scary helmet-to-helmet collision with another player during Thursday night’s loss to Louisville.
Jones, playing in his sixth year with the Cavaliers, caught a 7-yard pass from Anthony Colandrea late in the third quarter with the game tied 14-14.
While running downfield, he collided with Cardinals defensive back Cam’Ron Kelly and fumbled the ball. Perris Jones, #2 of the Virginia Cavaliers, rushes for a touchdown against the Maryland Terrapins at SECU Stadium on Sept.
15, 2023 in College Park, Maryland. (G Fiume/Getty Images) Jones stayed down on the field as teammate Malik Washington recovered the ball for a touchdown to give Virginia the 21-14 lead. COLORADO'S SHEDEUR SANDERS' ROLLS-ROYCE BOOTED IN PARKING LOT: REPORT However, celebrations were cut short following Jones’ injury.