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Shines on ground in win Barnett completed 10 of 25 passes for 93 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Friday's 31-14 win over Troy. He also had 12 rushes for 85 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Barnett wasn't an amazing passer in the conference championship game against Troy, but he didn't need to be, as he dominated on the ground, and the Dukes were up for most of the game. The redshirt junior quarterback will now focus on a bowl game for JMU after a very successful campaign in his second year as the QB1.

DECEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

No. 19 James Madison makes case for playoff with 31-14 win over Troy in Sun Belt title game

No. 19 James Madison has made its case for a College Football Playoff berth

DECEMBER 6 • Associated Press

Closes out season with four scores Barnett completed 15-of-21 passes for 207 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 59-10 win versus Coastal Carolina. He also had 10 rushes for 31 yards with...

Impact The Dukes wrapped up the 2025 regular season with another blowout win, finishing 11-1 and a perfect 8-0 in conference play. On Saturday, Barnett started the scoring with a three yard touchdown run to bring his season total to 13, then threw touchdowns on 39,25 and nine yard tosses. For the season, the Dukes quarterback threw for 2440 yards, 20 touchdowns and seven interceptions. Up next Saturday is the Sun Belt Championship game, where the Dukes will host Troy.

DECEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

No. 20 James Madison routs Coastal Carolina 59-10 to complete perfect Sun Belt regular season

Alonza Barnett III threw three touchdown passes, Jobi Malary ran for 154 yards a score and No. 20 James Madison completed a perfect Sun Belt regular season with a 59-10 victory ove...

NOVEMBER 30 • Associated Press

Keeps playoff hopes alive Barnett completed nine of 18 passes for 144 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 24-20 victory against Washington State. He also had seven rushes for 32 yard...

Impact Barnett wasn't at his best on Saturday, but the Dukes offense was able to rally to beat Washington State and keep their college football playoff hopes alive. The Junior quarterback found Braeden Wisloski for a 68-yard score in the third quarter. In 2025, Barnett has thrown for 2233 yards, 17 touchdowns and six interceptions, while adding 12 rushing touchdowns. The Dukes travel to face Coastal Carolina next Saturday with playoff dreams on the mind.

NOVEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Knight scores on 58-yard run as No. 21 James Madison rallies to beat Washington State 24-20

Wayne Knight’s 58-yard touchdown run in the fourth quarter put No. 21 James Madison ahead to stay and the Dukes beat Washington State 24-20

NOVEMBER 22 • Associated Press

Uses legs for two scores Barnett was 22-for-35 passing for 303 yards and one interception during Saturday's 58-10 win over Appalachian State. He also had 11 rushes for zero yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Barnett set a new high for passing yards in a game this season on Saturday with his 303. This was the first game since Oct. 4, that the Dukes signal caller hadn't thrown a touchdown pass. The rushing scores came on one and seven yard runs to raise his season total to 12. Through 10 games played, Barnett has thrown for 2089 yards, 16 touchdowns and five interceptions. Up next for Barnett and the #21 ranked Dukes is a home matchup with Washington State.

NOVEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

No. 24 James Madison extends winning streak to 8 games with 58-10 win over Appalachian State

Jobi Malary rushed for 105 yards and three touchdowns as No. 24 James Madison extended its winning streak to eight games with a 58-10 win over Appalachian State

NOVEMBER 16 • Associated Press

Leads Dukes to another win Barnett was 14-for-24 passing for 270 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 35-23 victory versus Marshall. He also had 12 rushes for 32 yards.

Impact Barnett was strong again on Saturday and now has the Dukes ranked #24 overall with three weeks to go in the regular season. All three of the touchdown passes on Saturday were explosive coming from 26,80 and 49-yards out. Through nine games, Barnett has thrown for 1786 yards, 16 touchdowns and four interceptions. The 8-1 Dukes host Appalachian State next Saturday.

NOVEMBER 10 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett throws 3 TD passes and James Madison beats Marshall 35-23 for 7th straight win

Alonza Barnett threw three touchdown passes including an 80-yard strike to Jaylan Sanchez that proved to be the winning points in James Madison’s 35-23 win over Marshall on Saturda...

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Does everything in blowout win Barnett was 12-for-18 passing for 264 yards, four touchdowns and one interception during Tuesday's 52-20 victory over Texas State. He also had 10 rushes for 98 yards with one touch...

Impact Barnett continued his great 2025 on Tuesday night, while setting a new game high for passing touchdowns. The Dukes quarterback found the end zone on six, 14, 76 and five yard tosses, while also punching in his 10th rushing score of the campaign in the third quarter. For the season, Barnett has thrown for 1516 yards, 13 touchdowns and three interceptions. The Dukes sit at 7-1 and have a road matchup with Marshall on Saturday, Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett accounts for 5 touchdowns to help James Madison beat Texas State 52-20 for 6th straight win

Alonza Barnett III threw for 264 yards and four touchdowns, and he added 98 yards and a touchdown on the ground to help James Madison beat Texas State 52-20 for sixth straight vict...

OCTOBER 29 • Associated Press

Massive day in win Barnett completed 17 of 25 passes for 295 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 63-27 win against Old Dominion. He also had 17 rushes for 153 yards with four touchdowns.

Impact Barnett went wild on Saturday in the blowout win. Barnett threw passing touchdowns on 65 and seven yard strikes. The rushing touchdowns came on 58, six, three and eight yard runs. Barnett set new highs in passing and rushing yards with Saturday's showing. Through seven weeks, Barnett has thrown for 1252 yards, nine touchdowns and two interceptions while also finding the end zone nine times using his legs. The Dukes sit a 6-1 and travel on the road to face Texas State next Tuesday.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Alonza Barnett III runs for 4TDs, throws for 2, and James Madison routs Old Dominion 63-27

Alonza Barnett III accounted for six touchdowns and 448 yards of total offense, powering James Madison to a 63-27 victory over Old Dominion in the homecoming game for the Dukes

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Tosses three touchdowns in win Barnett was 26-for-40 passing for 290 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 24-14 win over Louisiana. He also had five rushes for 28 yards.

Impact Barnett got back on track after a poor Week 6 showing. The 290 yards and three passing touchdowns were both highs in a game this season. Barnett connected with wideout Landon Ellis for all three scores on two four yard passes and a 62-yard toss. Through six games, Barnett has thrown for 957 yards, seven touchdowns and two interceptions. The Dukes sit at 5-1 and have a home matchup with Old Dominion next Saturday.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett and Ellis connect for 3 touchdowns and James Madison defeats Louisiana-Lafayette 24-14

Alonza Barnett III threw three touchdown passes to Landon Ellis and James Madison defeated Louisiana-Lafayette 24-14

OCTOBER 11 • Associated Press

Rushing touchdown in win Barnett was 11-for-22 passing for 74 yards during Saturday's 14-7 victory over Georgia State. He also had four rushes for one yard with one touchdown.

Impact Barnett struggled on Saturday, throwing for his lowest yardage total on the season but was able to punch in his fifth rushing touchdown on the campaign from one yard out to tie the game in the third quarter. Back-to-back weeks now, Barnett has completed 11 of his 22 passes. Through five games played, Barnett has thrown for 667 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Up next Saturday is a home matchup with Louisiana-Lafayette.

OCTOBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

Barnett, Knight each have TD runs to help James Madison get past Georgia State 14-7

James Madison beats Georgia State 14-7 on Saturday

OCTOBER 4 • Associated Press

Harris-Lopez's TD return, JMU's defense spark 35-10 win over Georgia Southern in Sun Belt opener

Curtis Harris-Lopez returned a kickoff 88 yards for a touchdown as James Madison defeated Georgia Southern 35-10 in a Sun Belt Conference opener

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Two scores in win Barnett completed 11 of 22 passes for 148 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 35-10 win over Georgia Southern. He also had 10 rushes for 32 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Barnett completed only 50% of his passes on Saturday but was able to salvage the day with a 17-yard touchdown pass in the third quarter during the Dukes win. Barnett ran in from four yards out in the second quarter for his fourth rushing touchdown on the season. Through four games Barnett has thrown for 593 yards, four touchdowns and one interception. Barnett and the Dukes sit at 3-1 on the season. Up next Saturday is a road matchup with Georgia State.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Dukes extinguish Flames in first meeting since 2014 LYNCHBURG — With 5:34 remaining in the second quarter, James Madison quarterback Alonza Barnett stepped onto the field in a situation the Du...

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROANOKE.COM

Barnett scores 3 TDs as James Madison rolls past Liberty 31-13

Alonza Barnett III accounts for three touchdowns to lead James Madison to a 31-13 victory over Liberty

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Three scores in win Barnett completed 17 of 25 passes for 213 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 31-13 victory over Liberty. He also had five rushes for 45 yards with two touc...

Impact Coming off the Dukes bye week, Barnett was the only quarterback to see game action for the first time all season. Barnett connected with wideout Landon Ellis for a 21-yard scored in the second quarter the ran in from nine and 13-yards out. Barnett has now recorded three passing and three touchdowns through three games. The 213 passing yards were the most in a game this season for Barnett. Up next is a is a home conference matchup with Georgia Southern.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Throws touchdown in loss Barnett completed 15 of 25 passes for 102 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 28-14 loss versus Louisville. He also had seven rushes for -23 yards.

Impact Barnett connected with tight end Lacota Dippre for a three-yard game opening touchdown in the first quarter. Barnett committed his first turnover of the season losing a fumble in the fourth quarter that was returned for a touchdown allowing Louisville to take a lead they wouldn't relinquish. Backup quarterback Matthew Sluka was explosive on the ground on this one going for 83 yards and a touchdown but only attempted five passes. Up next is a bye week for the Dukes.

SEPTEMBER 6 • ROTOWIRE

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