Chandler Morris injury update: Latest on Virginia QB, status vs. Duke

According to On3’s Pete Nakos, Virginia Cavaliers quarterback Chandler Morris is questionable heading into the matchup against Duke. Morris left the Wake Forest game after taking a late hit while sliding, putting his status for Saturday into question.

“Sources tell @On3sports that Virginia QB Chandler Morris remains in concussion protocol and is viewed as questionable for Saturday against Duke,” Nakos said via X. “There is legitimate hope he can play this weekend. Will continue to be evaluated leading up to gametime.”

Morris joined Virginia this offseason, being a big-time get out of the NCAA transfer portal. He has helped them turn in the best season under head coach Tony Elliott thus far. In 10 games, Morris has thrown for 2,088 yards, 12 touchdowns, and five interceptions. His legs are always a valuable weapon too, adding 214 yards and four touchdowns on the ground. Leaving the Wake Forest game early, Morris only put up six passes for 19 yards.

If Morris cannot go, backup Daniel Kaelin will get the nod. He was another portal addition, coming via Nebraska. Virginia struggled to get anything going with Kaelin out there vs. Wake Forest, a game they eventually lost. With a little more time to prepare, everyone will be hoping for better results if Kaelin does have to play.

Looking at the whole team, UVA sits with an 8-2 record. They are right in the hectic mess that is the ACC Championship race, only holding one conference loss. A trip to Charlotte is certainly still possible, something they have done just once in 2019.

More on Chandler Morris, performance throughout 2025

Virginia might not be the first stop for Morris during his college football season but it will be his last. After starting out at Oklahoma, TCU and North Texas have also been considered home. Morris got the opportunity to play at the power conference level again in 2025 and chose UVA.

The partnership has worked out with a great deal of success. Not a bad way for Morris to go out in his final season of eligibility.

Two games remain on the Virginia schedule, beginning with the trip to Durham to face off against Duke. A bye week then takes place before hosting Virginia Tech in a massive rivalry game. You know UVA is hoping to have its star quarterback available as the push for an ACC Championship and College Football Playoff spot continues.