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Star QB Alonza Barnett III Enters Transfer Portal After Historic Season

12/26/2025

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Summary

Story summary

Alonza Barnett III of James Madison University, Dukes' quarterback and Sun Belt Player of the Year, will enter the transfer portal on January 2, 2025.
He led the Dukes to a 12-2 season and their first College Football Playoff appearance, throwing for 2,806 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2025.
His departure follows Bob Chesney's move to UCLA, where Barnett's former teammates Riley Robell and Joseph Simmons are entering the portal.

History

Historical Context

Established in 2014, the College Football Playoff (CFP) replaced the Bowl Championship Series (BCS) to enhance competition among NCAA Division I teams. The CFP generates over $500 million annually for conferences. Alonza Barnett III's transfer highlights ongoing shifts in college athletics, as players increasingly seek competitive opportunities, potentially reshaping team dynamics and recruitment strategies in collegiate sports.

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Story summary

Alonza Barnett III of James Madison University, Dukes' quarterback and Sun Belt Player of the Year, will enter the transfer portal on January 2, 2025.
He led the Dukes to a 12-2 season and their first College Football Playoff appearance, throwing for 2,806 yards and 23 touchdowns in 2025.
His departure follows Bob Chesney's move to UCLA, where Barnett's former teammates Riley Robell and Joseph Simmons are entering the portal.

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