UCF will be without quarterback Keyone Jenkins for Saturday’s road game at Kansas, according to comments from head coach Scott Frost reported Wednesday. The update clears the way for Alonza Barnett III, who returned to action against Baylor after missing time with a hamstring injury.
Jenkins exited UCF’s 41-9 loss to Baylor with an ankle injury. Barnett came off the bench and completed 8 of 16 passes for 133 yards, according to UCF’s official game notes. Frost’s latest update moves the quarterback situation beyond the uncertainty earlier in the week, when Barnett was merely trending toward playing.
The Knights enter Saturday’s matchup at 4-4 overall and 2-3 in Big 12 play. Kansas is 3-5. Kickoff is set for 3:45 p.m. Eastern on ESPN2. UCF is seeking to end a 12-game road losing streak.
Barnett’s return to a leading role comes at a pivotal moment for an Orlando program trying to rebound from a lopsided home defeat and stay in the bowl conversation.
