Brewer and the Hokies were the only team to defeat Ohio State the entire season, and it was the first time since 1979 that the Buckeyes had lost their home opener.

Brewer and the Hokies also defeated the #19 ranked Duke Blue Devils in Durham, NC.

On September 7, 2015, Brewer suffered a broken collarbone during the 2015 season opener against the Ohio State Buckeyes.

[3] He missed a total of five games before making an appearance in relief duty on October 17 against Miami.

In the ACC Coastal Division match-up against Duke, Brewer went 24/45 for 270 yards and 3 touchdowns in a 45-43 4OT loss.