BRYSON BARNES NEWS

Returns to backup role Barnes won't start against Temple on Saturday since Spencer Petras (ankle) will be under center, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Barnes started in Week 2 and Week 3, as well as replacing Petras in the season opener when he got hurt, but he'll return to a backup role with the latter being fully recovered and "100 percent healthy" following his injury. Barnes completed 57 percent of his passes with four touchdowns and four interceptions in the three appearances he's made this season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed results vs. former team Barnes completed 16 of 31 passes for 223 yards, two touchdowns and two interceptions during Saturday's 38-21 loss to Utah. He also had 11 rushes for 36 yards and a touchdown.

Impact Making a second start in place of the injured Spencer Petras (ankle), Barnes was solid, accounting for three total scores, though a pair of first-half interceptions would prove costly against the number-12 ranked Utes. Barnes, who transferred from Utah to Utah State in the offseason, has completed 57 percent of his passes for 524 yards with four touchdowns and four interceptions this season while filling in for Petras. He's added 116 rushing yards and two scores on 21 attempts. However, Barnes may soon return to backup duties -- Petras was healthy enough to dress Saturday and could be back under center in Week 4 against Temple.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Former Utah QB Bryson Barnes Set to Start Against His Old Team Former Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes has been officially confirmed as the man under center for the Utah State Aggies in The Battle of the B...

SEPTEMBER 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Getting another start Barnes will make another start under center Saturday versus Utah, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Barnes received the start last week with Spencer Petras sidelined due to an ankle injury, and he'll get another chance under center Saturday with Petras seemingly not ready. That said, Petras is expected to be available, so it's possible Barnes is just getting another look under center.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes Excited for a 'Unique Opportunity' to Face His Former Team on Saturday Former Utah quarterback Bryson Barnes could make the start for Utah State in this Saturday’s matchup, facing his former teammates.

SEPTEMBER 11 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will start vs. USC Barnes will be starting Saturday against USC in place of Spencer Petras (ankle), Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Barnes will be filling for the injured starter during a tough matchup against the Trojans. The junior quarterback filled in during last week's matchup after Petras left the game, completing 11 of 21 passes for 198 yards, two touchdowns and one interception. He also displayed his versatility after rushing for 88 yards and another score on five carries.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Enters in relief Barnes completed 11 of 21 passes for 198 yards, two touchdowns and an interception during Saturday's 36-14 victory against Robert Morris. He also had five rushes for 88 yards with...

Impact Barnes was shaky through the air Saturday, completing just 52.4 percent of his passes while throwing an interception after taking over for Spencer Petras (undisclosed), who left with an injury in the second quarter. However, Barnes did complete a 53-yard touchdown pass to put the Aggies ahead inn the third quarter before adding a 63-yard rushing score in the fourth. The junior quarterback joined Utah State after throwing for 1,572 yards. with 12 touchdowns and 11 interceptions at Utah last year. If Petras can't suit up next week, Barnes would have a tough starting assignment against a USC defense that held LSU to 20 points in their opener.

SEPTEMBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes throws for 2 TDs, runs for another; Utah State beats Robert Morris 36-10

Back-up quarterback Bryson Barnes passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Kyrese White caught three balls for 131 yards, including touchdowns of 57 and 53 yards, and Utah St...

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will start Saturday Barnes will start under center in Saturday's game against Northwestern, Stewart Mandel of The Athletic reports.

Impact Barnes will get to start in his final game with Utah, as he has submitted his name into the transfer portal.

DECEMBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not dressed Saturday Barnes (undisclosed) isn't in uniform for Saturday's game versus Colorado, Josh Furlong of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact The unexpected report arose Friday that Barnes seemed unlikely to play Saturday, and his absence from warmups Saturday essentially confirms that notion. Senior walk-on Luke Bottari is taking snaps from the starting center and appears slated to start for the Utes.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Washington survives Utah's latest bid to play CFP spoiler

Michael Penix Jr. passed for 332 yards and a pair of touchdowns as Huskies the Huskies rallied to beat No. 18 Utah on a blustery day in Seat...

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Bryson Barnes throws for a career-high 4 TDs to lead No. 18 Utah past Arizona State 55-3

Bryson Barnes passed for 161 yards and a career-high four touchdowns and Ja’Quinden Jackson rushed 13 times for 111 yards to lead No. 18 Utah past Arizona State 55-3

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Oregon's 35-6 demolition of No. 13 Utah provides well-timed boost to CFP case

No. 8 Oregon snapped Utah's 18-game home winning streak and gave the CFP selection committee plenty of reason to make the Ducks the top-rank...

OCTOBER 28, 2023

'The Pig Farmer': Utah's Bryson Barnes' journey from walk-on to QB1 The inspiring story of a pig farmer: Bryson Barnes' journey from walk-on to Utah's starting quarterback

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • USATODAY.COM

Stymied in blowout loss Barnes was 15-for-29 passing for 136 yards and two interceptions during Saturday's 35-6 loss versus Oregon. He also had nine rushes for four yards.

Impact Barnes struggled mightily in the loss, as Oregon's superior defense was able to contain Utah's rushing attack. The meager rushing totals kept Barnes from opening up the passing game, and he threw two interceptions as he desperately tried to make things happen. It's unlikely that Barnes will surrender the role, as Cameron Rising seems destined for a redshirt and Nate Johnson has been ineffective.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bryson Barnes, No. 13 Utah set to take on No. 8 Oregon in Pac-12 showdown

No. 13 Utah hosts No. 8 Oregon in a must-win game for two teams still in the hunt to play in the Pac-12 Championship.

OCTOBER 26, 2023

2023 College Football odds: How to bet Oregon-Utah, other Week 9 picks

Geoff Schwartz gives his best bets for Week 9 of the college football season, including what to make of a showdown between Oregon and Utah.

OCTOBER 25, 2023