Overview
- Barnett announced Friday that he intends to enter the NCAA transfer portal, with reports corroborated by ESPN and On3/Yahoo Sports.
- The transfer window opens Jan. 2 and runs through Jan. 16, with title‑game participants allowed until Jan. 24 to file.
- The redshirt junior has one season of eligibility remaining.
- Barnett was the Sun Belt Player of the Year after throwing for 2,806 yards with 23 touchdowns and eight interceptions and rushing for 589 yards and 15 scores during JMU’s 12–2, CFP-qualifying season.
- Former JMU coach Bob Chesney has taken the UCLA job, while UCLA announced Nico Iamaleava will return next season and JMU hired Billy Napier on Dec. 4.