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Beau Pribula dazzles in Virginia debut as Cavaliers overwhelm NC State 34-8 in season, ACC opener

Beau Pribula threw for 155 yards and two touchdowns and became the first Virginia quarterback to rush for 100 yards in a game since 2022 as the Cavaliers dominated North Carolina S...

AUGUST 29 • Associated Press

Finds end zone in home opener win Brown accrued eight carries for 40 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 34-8 victory over North Carolina State, while adding two catches for a game-high 58 yards and a touchdo...

Impact Brown was able to average 5.0 rushing yards per attempt, while also providing the second-longest offensive play from scrimmage with his 45-yard touchdown reception in the second quarter. He and new QB Beau Pribula look to have some nice rapport, and the duo will look to continue that on Friday, Sept. 11, in the next game against FCS Norfolk State.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Cleared for full contact Brown (knee) has been cleared for full contact participation in practice, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com.

Impact Brown previously suffered a torn ACL last season and has spent the offseason working through his recovery but appears to be ready to go ahead of the 2026 season opener. The 5-foot-10 running back appeared in seven games for the Cavaliers in 2025, running for 241 yards and one touchdown on 4.7 YPC while adding five receptions for 36 yards and a score through the air as well.

AUGUST 13 • ROTOWIRE

Participating in drills Brown (foot) was observed taking part in Friday's practice, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Brown looks to be on right track on his way to recovery from a foot injury that limited him during spring camp. The senior running back's participation in drills indicates he may be nearing full health heading in the season. He still has way to climb up the pecking order but has been a consistent contributor that totaled 51 carries for 241 yards and one touchdown across seven appearances last season.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Not full participant in spring camp Brown (foot) is not a full participant in spring camp, according to Virginia's team website.

Impact Brown was ruled out for the 2025 season by late-October, so the fact that he is still not 100 percent after six months shows just how severe his foot injury has been. It remains to be seen whether or not he will compete in Virginia's spring game come Saturday.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Done for 2025 Brown (foot) is out for the remainder of the 2025 season, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com.

Impact Brown missed Week 9 against North Carolina, and he'll sit out the rest of the season as he nurses a foot injury he suffered in the win over Washington State. The tailback ran for 241 yards and a touchdown this fall, also catching five passes for 36 yards and a score. J'Mari Taylor and Noah Vaughn should continue to spearhead the Cavaliers' backfield in his absence.

OCTOBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Tar Heels Brown (foot) won't be available Saturday against North Carolina, per Virginia writer Mike Barber.

Impact Brown was helped off the field after getting banged up in the win over Washington State, and appeared unable to put any weight on his left foot as he hobbled off the field. Thus, it's rather unsurprising that the tailback, who has 241 rushing yards, 36 receiving yards and two total touchdowns this season, has been ruled out so early in the week. J'Mari Taylor and Noah Vaughn should handle the majority of the workload in the Cavaliers' backfield.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off field Brown needed assistance to get off the field after suffering an apparent left foot injury Saturday against Washington State, Jacquie Franciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Brown was unable to put any weight on his left foot while making his way off the field, which is not a good sign for his availability the rest of the game. The injury occurred in the third quarter and Brown had just three carries for 14 yards.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

10 touches in win Brown totaled nine rushes for 60 yards and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for 15 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 46-38 overtime victory over Florida State.

Impact Brown served as the clear No. 2 back behind J'Mari Taylor in Friday's upset victory, and he delivered his first receiving touchdown of the campaign. The tailback has rushed 42 times for 206 yards and a touchdown while adding five catches for 36 yards and a score.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia outlasts No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in second overtime

Chandler Morris scored on a 4-yard run in the second overtime and Virginia beat No. 8 Florida State 46-38 on Friday night for its first home victory over a Top 10 team since also b...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores in Week 3 Brown recorded seven carries for 36 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for eight yards during Saturday's 55-16 overtime win versus William & Mary.

Impact Brown has seen a consistent role through three games, logging seven or eight carries in each contest. He's been the No. 2 option behind J'Mari Taylor while contending with Harrison Waylee and Noah Vaughn (ankle) for touches. Brown has turned 23 rushes into 91 yards while adding four receptions for 21 yards.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Week 3 Brown recorded seven carries for 36 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for eight yards during Saturday's 55-16 overtime win versus William & Mary.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Works in committee Brown posted eight rushes for 28 yards and caught 1 of 2 targets for four yards during Saturday's 48-7 victory against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Brown and J'Mari Taylor served as the top two backs early in Saturday's contest, but Harrison Waylee (seven carries) and Noah Vaughn (10 carries) were in the mix for the final three quarters. Brown and Waylee were listed as second-string running backs, but considering Brown's last touch came in Virginia's first drive of the second half while Waylee remained active until the final drive, it appears as though Brown is the No. 2 option behind Taylor.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Splits first-team reps Brown continues to see first-team reps as the Cavaliers' sort through their backfield room, Jacquie Fanciulli of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Brown split reps with NC Central transfer J'Mari Taylor during the Cavaliers' fall camp. The 5-foot-10 senior handled 80 carries for 488 yards and one touchdown, adding on nine receptions for 127 yards and two more touchdowns in the passing game. Brown figures to have a slight edge given his multi-year experience with Virginia, but Taylor, who is coming off a 1,400 yard season continues to push him for the role.

AUGUST 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Partaking in spring ball Brown (collarbone) is practicing this spring for Virginia, per the team's official X account.

Impact Brown broke his collarbone in November and was forced to miss Virginia's regular-season finale against Virginia Tech. The halfback appears to be back at full capacity, however. That's big news for the Cavaliers, as Brown is a favorite to start this fall after an 80-carry, 488-yard, one-touchdown season in 2024.

MARCH 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Virginia football notes: Injuries to Xavier Brown and Kobe Pace crush Hoos' RB depth Virginia football will be without running back Xavier Brown after he suffered a season-ending injury against SMU. Kobe Pace was hurt in the...

DECEMBER 1, 2024 • ROANOKE.COM

Out for season Brown will miss the remainder of the season due to a broken collarbone, per Jacquie Franciulli of 247sports.com reports.

Impact Brown will now miss Virginia's regular-season finale versus Virginia Tech and the team's bowl game if the Cavaliers end up qualifying for one. In his absence, Jack Griese (undisclosed) and Noah Vaughn should see expanded roles going forward.

NOVEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice in win Brown posted 15 rushes for 68 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 28 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-19 win versus Pittsburgh.

Impact Brown's 15 carries were easily a season high for the tailback and the first time he's taken double-digit handoffs this season. He out-paced Kobe Pace in terms of carries, and turned that into his highest rushing output since Week 4. It was also his first rushing touchdown of the season.

NOVEMBER 11, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Brown logged eight rushes for 19 yards and reeled in their only target for 46 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-20 loss to Louisville.

Impact Brown remains a limited part of this backfield, recording just 19 yards on eight carries. Still, he had a 46-yard touchdown catch that salvaged his day from a fantasy perspective. That was only Brown's fourth catch on the season, so it appears to be more of an exception than anything. Regardless, he'll continue to get between 5-10 carries each week as the second string tailback for the Cavaliers.

OCTOBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes against Chanticleers Brown accrued nine rushes for 171 yards and gathered in their only target for four yards during Saturday's 43-24 win against Coastal Carolina.

Impact Brown had a massive day, easily pacing Virginia's ball carriers with 171 yards. Brown has been a rotational backup in the backfield, but the tailback had quite the day in Conway. It remains to be seen if this performance will garner him more playing time moving forward, but either way, Virginia has multiple capable runners in its backfield.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Xavier Brown helps lift Virginia over Coastal Carolina Xavier Brown rushed for a career-high 171 yards and Grady Brosterhous ran for two scores as Virginia rolled to a 43-24 nonconference victory...

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Xavier Brown leads way with 171 yards, Virginia runs over Coastal Carolina in 43-24 win

Virginia’s Xavier Brown ran for 171 yards on nine carries as the Cavaliers ran all over Coastal Carolina for a 43-24 win in a rare road game at a Group of Five school

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024 • Associated Press

Backup role once again Brown compiled seven rushes for 43 yards during Saturday's 27-13 loss versus Maryland.

Impact Brown played second fiddle to Kobe Pace once again, as he has all season. Still, Pace hasn't been all that impressive, which is partially why Brown has hung around as a reliable option in this backfield. He has yet to record double-digit carries but remains a consistent option for the Cavaliers as their RB2.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day vs. Wake Forest Brown tallied nine rushes for 35 yards during Saturday's 31-30 win against Wake Forest.

Impact The good news for Brown is he's been involved to the tune of 17 carries across two weeks despite not being Virginia's starter. He hasn't posted any mind-boggling stat lines, but he'll continue to be a fixture of this backfield moving forward. A handful of carries for a modest yet respectable total of yardage seems like the norm for Brown this season.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet day vs. Wake Forest Brown tallied nine rushes for 35 yards during Saturday's 31-30 win against Wake Forest.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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Beau Pribula dazzles in Virginia debut as Cavaliers overwhelm NC State 34-8 in season, ACC opener

Virginia outlasts No. 8 Florida State 46-38 in second overtime

Xavier Brown leads way with 171 yards, Virginia runs over Coastal Carolina in 43-24 win