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UCF keeps Keyone Jenkins as starting QB for Baylor game

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 26, 2026, 6:35 PM

Last updated Oct 26, 2026

UCF keeps Keyone Jenkins as starting QB for Baylor game

Summary

UCF football coach Scott Frost announced that Keyone Jenkins will remain the starting quarterback for the matchup against Baylor on October 30. Jenkins excelled in a recent game, accounting for four touchdowns in a victory against BYU, which marked UCF's first win against an AP top-five opponent. Alonza Barnett III, who has been recovering from a hamstring injury, will still be available but is not yet at full health. Jenkins has shown significant improvement, completing nearly 68% of his passes for the season with 11 touchdowns. UCF seeks to maintain momentum in this key Big 12 contest against Baylor, who recently fired head coach Dave Aranda.

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Status Watch

•Jenkins has led UCF to a 3-2 record as the starter.
•UCF aims to extend their strong performance in the annual Space Game.
•Baylor is also at 4-3 and has fired head coach Dave Aranda.
•Jenkins has thrown for 1,099 yards and 11 touchdowns this season.
•The matchup will take place on October 30 at 7:30 p.m.

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6:35 PMYahoo Sports — Why UCF football is sticking with Keyone Jenkins as starting QB vs. Baylor

What they're saying

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Keyone Jenkins accounted for four touchdowns as the UCF Knights upset previously No. 2 BYU in the Bounce House. Jenkins will start again vs. Baylor.
— Yahoo Sports

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