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On Saturday, no. 2 BYU will take on UCF for the third time in as many seasons. BYU will be the highest-ranked team to ever play in the Bounce House, and it will be the homecoming game for a UCF team that is desperate for a signature win.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / October 20

BYU football catches break with UCF QB injury update

The BYU football team is coming off an emotional win over Notre Dame at home. BYU next clashes with a UCF squad hoping to make waves this season in the Big 12.

UCF Knights News / UCF Knights on SI / September 14

The Pros and Cons of Each Alonza Barnett III Backup

It's deja vu for UCF Knights football fans. Last season, coach Scott Frost had to choose between three contenders for UCF's starting quarterback role.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 14

Report: UCF QB Alonza Barnett III (hamstring) out multiple weeks

UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III will miss "multiple weeks" with a hamstring injury, ESPN reported on Monday. The James Madison transfer sustained the injury late in the Knights' 12-7 loss at Pitt on Saturday.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / September 3

UCF has record-setting night in blowout of Bethune-Cookman

Alonza Barnett III threw for 158 yards and a touchdown and added another on the ground, Duke Watson rushed for 110 yards and a score, and UCF flew past visiting Bethune-Cookman for a record-setting 73-6 victory on Thursday in Orlando, Fla.

College Football News / Heartland College Sports / September 3

UCF vs. Bethune-Cookman: Prediction, Pick and Preview

Scott Frost and the UCF Knights kick off the 2026 college football season with Bethune-Cookman on Friday night, and the Week 1 contest gives the Big 12 its first look at James Madison quarterback transfer Alonza Barnett III.

College Football News / UCF Knights on SI / August 20

Meet The 2026 UCF Knights: Countdown To Kickoff - No. 14 Alonza Barnett III and Kahmel Johnson

Welcome to UCF Knights on SI's countdown to kickoff! In this series, we are going to introduce you to every single player on the 2026 UCF football roster so that you can know what to expect from them or even pinpoint the ones you want to follow throughout the coming season.

College Football News / Yardbarker / July 30

Five most interesting transfers in Big 12 for 2026 season

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Houston Cougars News / Houston Cougars on SI / June 1

How Much of a Threat Is UCF to Houston in 2026?

The Big 12 includes a a variety of teams with the goal of being a conference champion. Houston enters 2026 as a contender in the Big 12. However, in order for the Cougars to win it all, they have to face UCF, a team looking to rise through the Big 12.

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Ranking all the new FBS head coaches for the 2026 season

Coaching changes happen every year, but they don't all happen the same way. We have had some wild offseason coaching moves in recent seasons, and 2025-2026 wasn't any different.

College Football News / UCF Knights on SI / April 11

Scott Frost Provides Update On Alonza Barnett III

The UCF Knights are two weeks into spring practice, yet the public has not seen their highest-profile addition of the offseason. Following the program's first spring practice on March 31, coach Scott Frost said quarterback Alonza Barnett III was "dealing with a couple little things" and that he did not want to push him out of caution.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / January 4

UCF football lands QB who just took James Madison to CFP

Less than one month after losing starting quarterback Tayven Jackson, UCF has found an upgrade in the college football transfer portal. The Knights will return in 2026 with former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III under center.

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College Football News / Heartland College Sports / January 4

UCF Football Has Found Their New Quarterback

There’s a new quarterback on the move heading to Orlando, Florida, and his name is Alonza Barnett. Barnett, a 6-foot junior from Whitsett, North Carolina, is fresh off a College Football Playoff run with JMU, after leading his team to a 12-2 record and a first-place finish in the Sun Belt.

College Football News / A to Z Sports / January 4

Transfer QB that would've made some sense for the Tennessee Vols commits to another program

A transfer quarterback that would've made some sense for the Tennessee Vols came off the board on Sunday. James Madison transfer quarterback Alonza Barnett has reportedly committed to UCF.

College Football News / Virginia Tech Hokies on SI / December 27

Could Alonza Barnett III Be A Fit for Virginia Tech at Quarterback?

Virginia Tech football is on the search for its new starting quarterback. Kyron Drones is out of eligibility following his redshirt senior campaign in 2025; consequently, the Hokies now turn to either their internal pool or a far more likely proposition: the transfer portal.

College Football News / Field Level Media / December 26

James Madison QB Alonza Barnett III entering transfer portal

After leading James Madison to the College Football Playoff, starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III announced his intention to enter the transfer portal on Friday.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 18

Advanced Analytics Predict Oregon Ducks vs. James Madison

The No. 5 Oregon Ducks will be taking on the No. 12 James Madison Dukes in the first round of the College Playoff on Saturday, Dec. 20. Kickoff at Autzen Stadium is scheduled for 4:30 p.m.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 17

James Madison’s Alonza Barnett reveals ‘dream’ of playing against Oregon

James Madison Dukes’ hopes of making noise in the College Football Playoff rest squarely on the shoulders of quarterback Alonza Barnett III. The Sun Belt Player of the Year will lead the No.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 16

JMU Quarterback Alonza Barnett III Breaks Down Oregon Ducks Defense

At the start of the 2025 season for the James Madison Dukes, redshirt junior Alonza Barnett III split time with redshirt senior backup quarterback Matthew Sluka after tearing his ACL in the regular season finale of 2024.

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 16

What James Madison Quarterback Alonza Barnett III Said About the Oregon Ducks

The first-round College Football Playoff game between the No. 5 Oregon Ducks against the No. 12 James Madison Dukes packs in a lot of firsts. This matchup

College Football News / Oregon Ducks on SI / December 11

JMU Quarterback Alonza Barnett Shows Grit In Injury Recovery Ahead Of Ducks Clash

The offensive leader of the James Madison Dukes, redshirt junior quarterback Alonza Barnett III, had to overcome many obstacles on his way to becoming the 2025 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Year.

James Madison Dukes News / Athlon Sports / December 5

Troy vs. James Madison Sun Belt Championship Prediction and Game Preview

College football’s championship week kicks off on Friday night with James Madison hosting Troy in the Sun Belt title game for the 2025 season. The Trojans hope to play spoiler as a 20-plus point underdog, while the Dukes could be playing for something more than the conference title.

College Football News / Washington State Cougars on SI / November 21

Keys to Victory For Washington State Football at James Madison

Coming off a big win at home over Louisiana Tech, Washington State is looking to pull off another huge one this week on the road against the best the Sun Belt has to offer.

College Football News / G5 Football on SI / May 23, 2025

Top 5 Sun Belt Quarterbacks to Watch in 2025

The Sun Belt Conference will feature several returning impact quarterbacks in 2025, along with some intriguing new faces. Among the returning players, James Madison’s Alonza Barnett was the most productive in 2024—but his status for this season remains uncertain after suffering a serious leg injury in the season finale against Marshall.