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UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III out with hamstring injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 15, 2026, 2:35 PM

Last updated Sep 15, 2026

UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III out with hamstring injury
Summary

UCF head coach Scott Frost confirmed that starting quarterback Alonza Barnett III will miss multiple weeks due to a "fairly significant" right hamstring injury sustained in a game against Pittsburgh on September 12. Barnett suffered the injury while slipping on a wet playing surface late in the fourth quarter. He was replaced by senior Keyone Jenkins for the final offensive play. Barnett's absence will impact UCF's upcoming game against Georgia State on September 19 and the start of Big 12 play. The team is currently evaluating the extent of the injury to determine his return timeline.

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  • •Barnett III injured while avoiding a sack in the game against Pittsburgh.
  • •Keyone Jenkins is expected to start in Barnett's absence.
  • •Recovery timeline for hamstring injuries varies; more imaging needed.
  • •UCF plays Georgia State on September 19, followed by a tough Big 12 schedule.
  • •The team has struggled with quarterback injuries in recent seasons.
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  • 2:35 PMYahoo Sports — What Alonza Barnett III's 'fairly significant' injury means for UCF football
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UCF head coach Scott Frost said Alonza Barnett III will miss some time with a "fairly significant" right hamstring injury.

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