Noah Vaughn News, Rumors, Updates - Virginia Cavaliers

DNP for bowl game Vaughn (ankle) did not play during Saturday's 13-7 win over Missouri.

Impact Like many 2025 games before the Virginia-Missouri bowl, Vaughn did not play. Still, the running back's latest season saw improvement in his rushing, as he logged more yards (176) despite fewer carries (23) and games (four) this year compared to 2024.

DECEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Spotted in warmups Saturday Vaughn (ankle) was spotted in warmups before Saturday's game against Missouri, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Vaughn was spotted in warmups before Saturday's contest, and he'll have a shot at seeing steady work out of the backfield with J'Mari Taylor (personal) out. Vaughn recorded 23 carries for 174 yards across four appearances this season.

DECEMBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for championship game Vaughn (ankle) is out for Saturday's ACC Championship game against Duke.

Impact Vaughn remains sidelined, having not played since Week 3. It seems unlikely at this stage that he'll return this season.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face VT Vaughn (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game against Virginia Tech.

Impact Vaughn has played in just one game since Week 3 as he continues to battle an ankle injury. With Vaughn sidelined, J'Mari Taylor has led the backfield with Harrison Waylee serving as the No. 2 back. It's unclear if Vaughn will be available for the postseason.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 12 Vaughn (ankle) is out for Saturday's game at Duke, Greg Madia of The Daily Progress reports.

Impact Vaughn will have only one more regular-season game available for 2025. Weeks 12 and 13 will see the running back recover before Virginia's finale Nov. 29 against Virginia Tech. Based on UVA head coach Tony Elliott's statement, the HC is looking hopeful that Vaughn will be available.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out because of ankle injury Vaughn is out for Saturday's game against Wake Forest because of an ankle injury, Greg Madia of The Daily Progress reports.

Impact An ankle injury explains why Vaughn is a relatively sudden omission for Virginia's upcoming game. An ankle problem is why he was inactive Week 8, though it is unclear whether or not he re-aggravated a previous problem.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Wake Forest Vaughn (undisclosed) will not appear in Saturday's game against Wake Forest.

Impact Vaughn, who logged one carry last weekend against Cal, has been ruled out ahead of Saturday's matchup with the Demon Deacons. The 5-foot-9 junior has appeared in four games this season logging 23 carries for 174 yards. Vaughn's next chance to return will come in Week 12 against Duke.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. UNC Vaughn (ankle) will be available against North Carolina on Saturday, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com.

Impact Vaughn hasn't played since Week 3, when he ran for 101 yards on eight carries against William & Mary. The tailback will make his return against the Tar Heels, however, and he'll be paired with J'Mari Taylor to make up the majority of Virginia's run game with Xavier Brown unavailable.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 8 Vaughn (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's game against Washington State.

Impact Vaughn was in uniform for the contest, but the junior tailback didn't take the field against WSU. He hasn't played since Week 3. His next chance to play will come Oct. 25 against UNC.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Inactive Week 8 Vaughn (ankle) didn't play in Saturday's game against Washington State.

Impact Vaughn was in uniform for the contest, but the junior tailback didn't take the field against WSU. He hasn't played since Week 3. His next chance to play will come Oct. 25 against UNC.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Vaughn (ankle) is dressed for warmups ahead of Saturday's contest versus Washington State, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Vaughn hasn't played since Week 3 against William & Mary, but it appears the junior back is slated to provide some additional backfield depth Saturday. He'll likely mix in for occasional totes if available, but J'Mari Taylor has taken over the lead role for the Cavs.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed for warmups Vaughn (ankle) is dressed for warmups ahead of Saturday's contest versus Washington State, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Saturday Vaughn (ankle) has been ruled out for Saturday's game at Louisville, per the ACC availability report.

Impact Vaughn, who returned to practice this week, has been ruled out for Saturday's contest. With a bye week coming up next week, the program likely just wants to give him extra time to get back to 100 percent.

OCTOBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to practice Vaughn (ankle) is back at practice for Virginia and should be at full speed by weeks' end, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com.

Impact Vaughn has missed the past two games for the Cavaliers, but appears to have a good chance to return against Louisville. Virginia has ridden J'Mari Taylor in Vaughn's absence, and the former should continue to be the top back in Charlottesvile. Still, Vaughn has made an impact on the ground this season, rushing for 170 yards on 22 carries including a 101-yard outing against William & Mary in Week 3. Thus, he should still be a factor in this ground game to some extent.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could miss several weeks Vaughn could miss several weeks with his high ankle injury, per this guy.

Impact Vaughn was helped to the locker room against William & Mary after running for 101 yards on eight carries. The tailback has been a significant part of this Cavaliers' backfield in 2025, but he's now slated to miss a chunk of time here in September and possibly October. Without Vaughn, Virginia should continue to rely on J'Mari Taylor, Xavier Brown and Harrison Waylee in the backfield.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia football runs wild in blowout win over FCS William & Mary Virginia football running backs Harrison Waylee and Noah Vaughn each had more than 100 yards rushing as the Cavaliers ran wild while setting...

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROANOKE.COM

Heads to locker room Vaughn is being helped off the field with an undisclosed injury and is heading to the locker room, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Vaughn went down with an injury in the second quarter of Virginia's matchup versus William and Mary, and he may now be at risk of missing the rest of the game. The junior running back's status will be monitored as the game progresses.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Surprises with 10 carries Vaughn totaled 10 rushes for 45 yards and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 48-7 win over Coastal Carolina.

Impact Vaughn wasn't listed on Virginia's two-deep depth chart for Week 1, but he tied for the team high in carries. While he didn't see a carry until UVA's seventh drive, the score was only 21-0 and it was still the second quarter at that point. Vaughn and Harrison Waylee remained in the game until the end despite the blowout, so it looks as though J'Mari Taylor and Xavier Brown are the top two backs. Still, the Cavaliers are trending toward a committee, even in close games.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Solid showing in big loss Vaughn accrued 10 rushes for 44 yards and caught all three targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 33-7 loss versus Southern Methodist.

Impact Virginia had to go to Vaughn with both Kobe Pace and Xavier Brown dealing with injuries. The Sophomore, who had seen limited action prior to Saturday, posted a respectable 4.4 yards-per-carry and caught three passes as well. If both of the aforementioned tailbacks ahead of him on the depth chart can't go next week, expect Vaughn to continue to log touches.

NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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