Brinson accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Doug Dickey's Florida Gators football team from 1973 to 1976 [REF].
He would regain the starter position as a senior, spending time at right halfback and fullback,[REF] finishing his college career with 1,105 rushing yards on 240 carries and 9 touchdowns.