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Knights eye success with Alonza Barnett III, other new quarterbacks

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… When UCF welcomed quarterback Alonza Barnett III into its 2026 transfer class, the Knights not only gained a starter capable of leading them to the College Football Playoff but also brought much-needed stability to a position that was in dire need of a shakeup. It was pretty clear midway through last season that UCF (5-7) was in desperate need of an upgrade at quarterback if the Knights wanted …

‘You can whine or you can adapt’: Jon Sumrall rebuilds Florida football in new era

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… GAINESVILLE — When Florida head coach Jon Sumrall surveys the college football landscape, he sees a sport barely recognizable to the one he played more than 20 years ago at Kentucky. The transfer portal, seven-figure NIL deals and legal loopholes abound, but Sumrall isn’t bitter about it. The 43-year-old former linebacker pushes to keep pace. A recent case hit close to home. Sumrall’s former …

Dom Amore: This ex-UConn football star has a national championship in his sights

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Keelan Marion had already caught five passes, already gotten himself wide open behind the secondary for a long touchdown catch. When Miami’s season and its hopes for a championship were hanging in the balance, quarterback Carson Beck knew where to look. “Ultimately, he’s a playmaker,” said Aaron Smith, a former UConn receiver and coach who recruited Marion to Storrs in 2020. “He’s very …

Meet the new Miami Hurricanes players from transfer portal

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… While the Hurricanes were in the middle of their run to their first national title game since 2003, the transfer portal opened. Unlike previous seasons, there is only one transfer window this offseason: from Jan. 2 to Jan. 16, which is the last day players can enter the portal. Players can sign with schools after Jan. 16. Although UM has been busy with the College Football Playoffs, it has …

5 prospects to watch during College Football Playoff semifinals

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Future NFL talent will be abundant during this year’s College Football Playoff semifinals. On Thursday night, Miami will play Ole Miss for the first time since 1951 in this year’s Fiesta Bowl. The following day, Oregon will look to avenge its lone loss this season in the Peach Bowl against Indiana. NFL scouts will be tuned in to see prospects who could be selected early in April’s NFL draft. …

Stein, Cats adding through portal

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Less than a day after flipping former Notre Dame quarterback Kenny Minchey to Kentucky, Wildcats coaches continued building their 2026 roster through the NCAA transfer portal on what turned out to be a busy Tuesday. With four more additions, Kentucky is up to eight new faces through the portal — a group that 247Sports currently ranks inside the top 10 of the best transfer classes in the …

Meet the new Knights players UCF has landed from transfer portal

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… It took a few days, but UCF is making a big splash in the transfer window as the Knights signed former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III. Barnett is the first of what should be a slew of signings over the next two weeks as the Knights look to fill out their roster for the 2026 season. Here is a look at the transfer signings so far: QB ALONZA BARNETT III Vitals: 6-0, 216 pounds …

UCF signs former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… UCF made its first big splash of the 2026 transfer window with the signing of former James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett III. ESPN’s Pete Thamel was the first to report the news, which the Sentinel later confirmed from a team source. The 6-foot, 217-pound Barnett recently completed his fourth season with the Dukes, finishing with 5,433 total passing yards and 49 total touchdowns with 13 …

Eastern Washington loses starting running back, leading receiver to transfer portal

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… Jan. 2—During the first day of the two-week transfer window, six Eastern Washington football players announced their intentions to transfer. The group includes Miles Williams, the Eagles’ leading receiver in 2025; starting running back Marceese Yetts; and starting cornerback Jonathan Landry. Redshirt sophomore cornerback Isaac Redford also posted his transfer information on social media, as …

UCF expects to be busy when transfer window opens on Friday

NCAAF College Football News, Photos, Stats, Scores, Schedule & Videos… It’s a safe bet that UCF will be a major player when the 15-day football transfer portal window opens on Friday. The Knights are coming off a 5-7 season in Scott Frost’s return to the program. In its first year under Frost, UCF focused on roster restructuring by bringing in a significant number of newcomers. The Knights welcomed a total of 63 new players, which included 36 Division I …