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One catch with big run game Barnes compiled one reception (on three targets) for 13 yards during Saturday's 16-14 victory against Notre Dame.

Impact Barnes was very dominant in Week 1 for Northern Illinois, but the team needed to push the running attack to eventually beat Notre Dame. The tight end should see a more regular week in the Huskies' third game of the season against Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

One catch with big run game Barnes compiled one reception (on three targets) for 13 yards during Saturday's 16-14 victory against Notre Dame.

Impact Barnes was very dominant in Week 1 for Northern Illinois, but the team needed to push the running attack to eventually beat Notre Dame. The tight end should see a more regular week in the Huskies' third game of the season against Buffalo.

SEPTEMBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Almost 100 yards in victory Barnes posted five receptions (on six targets) for 95 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 54-15 victory versus Western Illinois.

Impact Barnes was decent for the team in the first half but elevated his stats even more with a 60-yard receiving touchdown in the third quarter. The tight end could be more of a touchdown-reliant option this season, but he still showed a good route-running ability especially as a 6-foot-5 build.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Almost 100 yards in victory Barnes posted five receptions (on six targets) for 95 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 54-15 victory versus Western Illinois.

Impact Barnes was decent for the team in the first half but elevated his stats even more with a 60-yard receiving touchdown in the third quarter. The tight end could be more of a touchdown-reliant option this season, but he still showed a good route-running ability especially as a 6-foot-5 build.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing starting tight end role Barnes has added weight and is eyeing a full-time role at tight end this fall, Eddie Carifio of the DeKalb County Daily Chronicle reports.

Impact Barnes was listed as a receiver last fall, but was essentially a tight end who could split out into the slot frequently. He posted a respectable stat line, reeling in 23 catches for 422 yards and five touchdowns. Now, he's in line to be the Huskies' starting tight end in 2024. Barnes reportedly added 15 pounds in preparation for that role, and figures to be used more as a run-blocker as well. That could dampen his receiving numbers in 2024, but the senior has already proved he's a more-than-capable pass-catcher who should still be a factor in Northern Illinois' passing game.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown vs. Kent State Barnes had two catches for 26 yards and a touchdown against Kent State on Saturday.

Impact Barnes finished the regular season with four touchdowns on 18 receptions.

NOVEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Catches touchdown vs. CMU Barnes had two catches for 36 yards and a touchdown against Central Michigan on Tuesday night.

Impact Barnes has scored in three of the last four games, but he has topped 40 yards in just one of those contests.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE