Chandler Morris injury update: Virginia fans get bad news after hit vs Wake Forest; Daniel Kaelin in

Chandler Morris was forced to leave Virginia's Saturday night game against Wake Forest after the quarterback took a scary hit

Published on: Nov 9, 2025, 07:48:53 IST

By Yash Nitish Bajaj

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Chandler Morris was forced to leave Virginia's Saturday night game against Wake Forest after the quarterback took a scary hit in the second quarter. He was immediately taken off the field, and backup Daniel Kaelin replaced him. At halftime, coach Tony Elliott told the team's radio broadcast that Morris would not return to the game.

Chandler Morris #4 of the Virginia Cavaliers throws a pass in the first half during a game against the Wake Forest Demon Deacons (Getty Images via AFP)

Morris, who has guided the 12th-ranked Cavaliers to an 8-1 overall record and a perfect 5-0 mark in ACC play - the program’s strongest start in 35 years - caused a lot of concern for fans. Social media users were worried if he would be able to play Virginia's next game against the Duke Blue Devils next week.

A transfer from North Texas and the son of former college coach Chad Morris, Chandler had already helped Virginia shatter a school record for single-game total offense with 700 yards in an earlier victory over William & Mary.

Trailing 3-0 and facing second-and-7 at the Cavaliers’ 14-yard line, Morris scrambled for 6 yards before sliding. Wake Forest defenders Travon West and Davaughn Patterson converged on him; West drew a personal foul flag but avoided a targeting call.

Morris stayed down for several minutes, then rose slowly, walked to the sideline, and headed to the locker room. The injury appeared unrelated to the lingering left shoulder issue that has bothered him most of the season.

Virginia Cavaliers depth chart

Wide Receiver (X)

#7 Jahmal Edrine — RS Senior / Transfer

#8 Jayden Thomas — Graduate / Transfer

Wide Receiver (Z)

#11 Trell Harris — RS Junior / Transfer

#82 Eli Wood — RS Junior

Slot Receiver (SL)

#6 Cam Ross — Graduate / Transfer

#5 Kameron Courtney — Sophomore

Left Tackle (LT)

#52 McKale Boley — Senior

#79 Jon Adair — Freshman

Left Guard (LG)

#77 Noah Josey — RS Senior

#65 Grant Ellinger — RS Freshman

Center (C)

#76 Brady Wilson — Graduate / Transfer

#58 Noah Hartsoe — RS Junior

Right Guard (RG)

#60 Drake Metcalf — Graduate / Transfer

#74 Ethan Sipe — RS Senior / Transfer

Right Tackle (RT)

#68 Jack Witmer — RS Senior

#72 Ben York — RS Freshman

Tight End (TE)

#0 Sage Ennis — Graduate / Transfer

#89 John Rogers — RS Freshman

Quarterback (QB)

#4 Chandler Morris — Graduate / Transfer

#10 Daniel Kaelin — Sophomore / Transfer

Running Back (RB)

#3 J’Mari Taylor — Graduate / Transfer

#21 Harrison Waylee — Graduate / Transfer

#28 Noah Vaughn — RS Sophomore

ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Yash Nitish Bajaj
Yash Bajaj is a Chief Content Producer with a strong foundation in US coverage, digital strategy, and audience-focused storytelling. As part of the US Desk at Hindustan Times, he covers a wide range of topics - from American politics to sports (NFL, NBA, derbies, MLB and more). Before joining Hindustan Times, Yash served as Deputy News Editor at Times Now, where he oversaw international coverage and led a team of six. In this role, he significantly expanded global traffic through strategic planning, SEO-driven content execution, and meticulous trend tracking across platforms. He is experienced in managing high-pressure breaking-news shifts, coordinating live coverage, and building newsroom systems that improve speed, accuracy, and reach. Prior to Times Now, Yash held a position at Opoyi, where he headed the Sports and US news team. He developed broad editorial strategies, guided reporters across multiple beats, and played a key role in recruiting and training new talent. His responsibilities also extended to social media management and experimenting with innovative content formats. A passionate NFL fan, Yash is a die-hard supporter of the Cincinnati Bengals and has followed Joe Burrow closely since his college days at LSU. Whether breaking down top players' latest performance, analyzing team performances, or tracking roster moves, he brings the same dedication and sharp storytelling to his sports coverage as he does to American politics and breaking news. When he’s not writing, Yash can often be found watching games or debating the latest NFL storylines with fellow fans. Yash holds a Bachelor of Mass Media (Journalism) from HR College, Mumbai University. His interests extend well beyond the newsroom: he is an enthusiastic explorer of AI tools, a movie buff with an ever-growing watchlist, and someone who enjoys unraveling conspiracy theories for fun.Read More

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