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Alonza Barnett III leads UCF past Bethune-Cookman in debut victory

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Last updated Sep 4, 2026

Alonza Barnett III leads UCF past Bethune-Cookman in debut victory

Summary

Transfer quarterback Alonza Barnett III made his UCF debut on September 3, guiding the Knights to a 73-6 win over Bethune-Cookman at Acrisure Bounce House. Barnett completed 11 of 18 passes for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception while adding a 5-yard rushing touchdown. UCF tied its single-game program record for points and established the largest margin of victory in school history. The team built a 45-0 lead before Barnett exited the game in the third quarter. Despite the comfortable win, Barnett acknowledged areas for improvement following a second-quarter sack and an interception. The Knights now turn their focus to a road matchup against Pittsburgh next weekend.

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By the Numbers

•Alonza Barnett III finished with 158 passing yards and two total touchdowns in his UCF debut.
•UCF equaled a program record by scoring 73 points against Bethune-Cookman.
•The 67-point margin of victory set a new record for the Knights football program.
•Barnett recorded six scoring drives before leaving the game in the third quarter.
•UCF plays its next game on the road against Pittsburgh.

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9:10 AMYahoo Sports — Alonza Barnett III showed flashes of being UCF football's answer at QB

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Redshirt senior Alonza Barnett III completed 11 of 18 passes for 158 yards with one touchdown and one interception vs. Bethune-Cookman.
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