Summary
Alonza Barnett III, a top quarterback for James Madison, is entering the transfer portal after their loss to Oregon in the College Football Playoff. Barnett, who was the Sun Belt Player of the Year, is leaving following the departure of his coach, Bob Chesney, to UCLA.
Key Facts
- Alonza Barnett III is a quarterback from James Madison University.
- He played in the College Football Playoff and decided to transfer after the team's loss to Oregon.
- Barnett was named the Sun Belt Player of the Year.
- He has been a starting player for the past two seasons.
- In 2024, he scored 33 touchdowns, combining passing and rushing.
- In 2025, he threw for 2,806 yards and 23 touchdowns, and rushed for 589 yards with 15 touchdowns.
- His coach, Bob Chesney, also left James Madison to join UCLA.
- Barnett will not follow his coach to UCLA, as the starting position there is already filled.
