Alonza Barnett III named to 2027 Maxwell Award Watch List
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 4, 2026, 12:24 AM
Last updated Aug 4, 2026
UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III has been named to the 2027 Maxwell Award Watch List. After transferring from James Madison, where he led the Dukes to their first College Football Playoff berth, he aims to end UCF's two-season bowl drought. Barnett's strong 2024 season included over 2,800 passing yards and multiple accolades. His performance and dual-threat ability are seen as pivotal for UCF as they work to regain a competitive edge under coach Scott Frost.
- •Barnett III listed on the 2027 Maxwell Award Watch List
- •Transferred to UCF after successful season at James Madison
- •Led JMU to first College Football Playoff appearance
- •Aims to end UCF's two-season bowl absence
- •Coach Scott Frost seeks to revitalize UCF's program
- 12:24 AMYahoo Sports — UCF’s Alonza Barnett III Named to Maxwell Award Watch List
"After propelling James Madison to the playoffs, the dual-threat quarterback arrives in Orlando aiming to shatter the Knights' bowl drought and cement his legacy as a program-changing catalyst.
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