Virginia RB Perris Jones Undergoes Spine Surgery in Louisville After Injury in Game

The Virginia Cavaliers kneel while medical staff attend to Perris Jones (2) after he was injured in the game against the Louisville Cardinals at Cardinal Stadium in Louisville, Ky., on Nov. 9, 2023.. Andy Lyons/Getty Images

Virginia running back Perris Jones is recovering from spinal surgery performed Friday, one day after being injured in a 31–24 loss at Louisville.

“Perris Jones underwent successful spine surgery Friday at the U of L Medical Center,” the University of Virginia posted Saturday on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter.