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Will start opener at Louisiana Jenkins will be the Owls' starting quarterback for their upcoming game at Louisiana-Lafayette on Aug. 30, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact In terms of game snaps, Jenkins changing positions is already paying dividends. Before the Owls' 2024 season, he converted from quarterback to wide receiver, which got him zero targets. The ex-WR has more experience under center, having logged 13 completions for 100 yards. However, Jenkins has one interception and zero touchdowns.

AUGUST 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Switches back to QB Jenkins is listed as a quarterback on Rice's spring football roster.

Impact Jenkins switched from quarterback to receiver last spring, but didn't long a catch. Now, he's back in the quarterbacks room at Rice. In 2023, he tossed for 100 yards and an interception on 13-of-19 passing.

MARCH 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transitions to wideout Jenkins will make the switch from quarterback to wide receiver ahead of the 2024 season.

Impact Jenkins appeared in five games during his true freshman season, totaling 100 passing yards (13-of-19) and one interception, adding on 14 carries for 82 yards and a touchdown on the ground. The 6-foot freshman has opted to try his hand at wide receiver this upcoming season, presumably catching balls from transfer quarterback E.J. Warner.

MARCH 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Slow outing in relief Jenkins was 10-for-16 passing for 85 yards and one interception during Saturday's 36-31 loss to Southern Methodist.

Impact Jenkins came into the game in the second quarter Saturday after JT Daniels suffered a concussion. Jenkins did not do much, completing over 60 percent of his passes for 85 yards and a crucial interception on the final drive with a chance to win. Given Daniels has a concussion, it would not be surprising to see Jenkins start Saturday at UTSA.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE