James Madison star quarterback Alonza Barnett III is entering the NCAA transfer portal, he announced on Friday.
"After having conversations with Coach Napier and the staff, I truly believe the program will continue to elevate the way it always has. This has been a very difficult decision, but after a lot of prayer and contemplation, I've made the decision to enter the transfer portal," Barnett wrote in a statement.
An unforgettable 4 years, with love and an insurmountable amount of gratefulness… some kid named Alonza Barnett III🫶🏾 pic.twitter.com/2nBgz35UqD
— Alonza Barnett III™️ (@alonzabiii) December 26, 2025
The redshirt junior quarterback threw for 2,806 yards and rushed for 589 yards this season, scoring 38 total touchdowns. The Dukes went 12-2 and won the Sun Belt championship before losing to Oregon 51-34 in the first round of the College Football Playoff.
In total, Barnett went 21-6 in two-plus seasons as the school's starting quarterback. He will have one year of eligibility remaining.
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