Brown appeared in nine games at West Virginia from 2020 to 2021, recording ten receptions for 108 yards.[6] After the conclusion of the 2021 season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[7]
Houston
Brown transferred to play for the Houston Cougars.[8] In week six of the 2022 season, he notched nine receptions for 116 yards in a win over Memphis.[9] Following the regular season finale against Tulsa, Brown slapped Tulsa player Bryson Powers, resulting in his suspension for the team's bowl game.[10][11] During Brown's first season with the Cougars in 2022 he appeared in 11 games with seven starts, where he hauled in 41 receptions for 471 yards and four touchdowns.[12] In week ten of the 2023 season, he hauled in nine receptions for 86 yards and a touchdown, as he helped Houston to a win over Baylor.[13] Brown finished the 2023 season with 62 receptions for 815 yards and three touchdowns,[14] earning Big 12 Conference honorable mention honors.[15] After the conclusion of the season, he entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal.[16]
Miami
Brown transferred to play for the Miami Hurricanes.[17] In week eight of the 2024 season, he hauled in three receptions for 125 yards in a win over Louisville.[18] For his performance, Brown was named the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Receiver of the week.[19]