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UCF HC Scott Frost comments on quarterback play after Georgia State game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 21, 2026, 5:45 AM

Last updated Sep 21, 2026

UCF HC Scott Frost comments on quarterback play after Georgia State game

Summary

UCF head coach Scott Frost discussed the quarterback situation following the Knights' recent victory over Georgia State. With starter Alonza Barnett sidelined due to injury, Frost turned to FIU transfer Keyone Jenkins, who managed 86 passing yards and two rushing touchdowns. UCF's offense excelled on the ground, accumulating 304 rushing yards out of 390 total yards. Frost acknowledged the need for Jenkins to take on a bigger role moving forward in the upcoming Big 12 matchups. He emphasized the importance of trusting Jenkins to execute plays more effectively as the season progresses.

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Status Watch

•Keyone Jenkins completed 7 of 17 passes for 86 yards.
•UCF rushed for 304 yards and scored 44 points against Georgia State.
•Frost praised Jenkins but noted the need for more passing opportunities.
•Alonza Barnett's return timeline remains unclear.
•UCF will focus on improving quarterback play in future matches.

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5:45 AMYahoo Sports — UCF HC Scott Frost Addresses QB Position Following Georgia State Win

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Going into the win over the Georgia State Panthers, there were some questions about who the UCF Knights would play at quarterback with Alonza Barnett injured. In the end, head coach Scott Frost turned to FIU transfer Keyone Jenkins.The UCF offense put up 44 points, but that wasn’t necessarily because of Jenkins. It was because […] The post UCF HC Scott Frost Addresses QB Position Following Georgia State Win appeared first on HEAVY.
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