College Football · Orlando Sentinel

UCF Q&A: Who steps up at quarterback in Alonza Barnett’s absence?

Published by Orlando Sentinel on September 15, 2026 at 1:19 PM ET

With Alonza Barnett III sidelined with a ‘significant’ hamstring injury for an undetermined amount of time, UCF must now turn toward its bench in search of its next starting quarterback. The Knights have several options for Barnett’s replacement, including a veteran, an up-and-comer and a pair of true freshmen. Coach Scott Frost wouldn’t address who could get the starting nod against Georgia ...

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