WATCH: Virginia RB Perris Jones Previews UVA's Game at Illinois

Hear from running back Perris Jones ahead of Virginia's game at Illinois on Saturday

Matt Newton | Sep 7, 2022

WATCH: Virginia RB Perris Jones Previews UVA's Game at Illinois /

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Following his strong 100-yard rushing performance against Richmond last weekend, senior running back Perris Jones is hoping to maintain that momentum as he leads the Cavaliers on their first road game of the season at Illinois on Saturday.

After practice on Tuesday morning, Jones met with the media to talk about Virginia's preparations for Saturday's game against the Fighting Illini, which included the tactic of playing the Illinois fight song over the speakers at practice.

Watch the video below to hear Perris Jones' full post-practice comments:

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MATT NEWTON

Matt launched Virginia Cavaliers On SI in August of 2021 and has since served as the site's publisher and managing editor, covering all 23 NCAA Division I sports teams at the University of Virginia. He is from Downingtown, Pennsylvania and graduated from UVA in May of 2021.