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APRIL 9 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Headed to Stillwater Barnes will transfer to Oklahoma State, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Barnes committed to Washington State out of high school, and produced next to nothing in his freshman season. He followed his head coach Jake Dickert to Wake Forest, however, ahead of the 2025 campaign, and broke out with the Demon Deacons, reeling in 39 catches for 574 yards and three touchdowns, also running for 143 yards on 13 carries. Now, with three seasons of eligibility left, Barnes will join the Cowboys, where he'll have the good fortune of catching passes from star transfer quarterback Drew Mestemaker.

JANUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Kamario Taylor seeks to establish himself as Mississippi State's QB of the future vs. Wake Forest

Mississippi State quarterback Kamario Taylor is making waves as a promising freshman

JANUARY 1 • Associated Press

To enter portal Barnes plans to enter the transfer portal, he announced on his personal X account.

Impact Barnes had a breakout redshirt freshman season, catching 39 passes for 547 yards and three touchdowns. He also rushed 13 times for 143 yards. With three years of eligibility remaining, Barnes will seek out greener pastures via the portal.

DECEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Another quiet game Barnes caught 2 of 3 targets for 24 yards during Saturday's 49-32 loss against Duke.

Impact Barnes hasn't logged more than 25 receiving yards in four straight games, and he hasn't caught a touchdown pass since reeling in three TDs in Week 7 against Oregon State. He'll finish the regular season with 39 receptions for 547 yards while adding 13 rushes for 143 yards across 11 games.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Ashford throws for three TDs as Wake Forest whips Delaware 52-14

Robby Ashford threw for three touchdowns and ran for another as Wake Forest beat Delaware 52-14 for its third win in a row

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • Associated Press

Logs 91 all-purpose yards Barnes (undisclosed) logged three receptions for 19 yards and a 78-yard carry during Saturday's 52-14 win against Delaware.

Impact While healthy, Barnes has logged at least two receptions for each of Wake Forest's 2025 games. But in Week 13, most of his all-purpose yards came from one carry. In between Weeks 0 and 13, Barnes logged 54 rushing yards, meaning he surpassed the tally with his lone rushing attempt Saturday.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be back at practice Tuesday Barnes (undisclosed) will be back at practice Tuesday morning, Deacons Illustrated reports.

Impact Barnes practicing on Tuesday indicates that there will be a progression of the wide receiver potentially being available Saturday against Delaware. Transferring from Washington State to Wake Forest has paid dividends for the top wideout with 34 receptions (on 52 targets) for 504 yards and three touchdowns this 2025 season.

NOVEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable vs. Tar Heels Barnes (undisclosed) won't play against North Carolina on Saturday.

Impact Barnes was a question mark all week, and the Demon Deacons' top receiver made it to game day but is ultimately out against the Tar Heels. The redshirt freshman has 34 grabs for 504 yards this fall, but in his stead, Carlos Hernandez and Sterling Berkhalter will need to step up.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Question mark vs. UNC Barnes (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Wake Forest's tilt with North Carolina.

Impact Barnes has yet to miss a game this season. The Demon Deacons' leading receiver, who's reeled in 34 catches for 504 yards and three touchdowns, is now in danger of changing that against the Tar Heels, however. Keep an eye on Barnes' status as Wake Forest continues to release injury reports ahead of kickoff.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in upset Barnes gathered in 2 of 7 targets for 12 yards during Saturday's 16-9 victory versus Virginia.

Impact Barnes was the only Wake Forest wide receiver to catch multiple passes Saturday as the quarterback combination of Robby Ashford and Deshawn Purdie completed nine passes total. The second-year wideout has seen at least seven targets in three of his last five games, and he's totaled 19 receptions for 217 yards and three touchdowns during that stretch.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go vs. Virginia Barnes (undisclosed) isn't listed on Wake Forest's final injury report ahead of the Demon Deacons' clash with Virginia.

Impact Barnes is ready to roll against the Cavaliers after he was listed on the injury report leading up to the game. Barnes has been productive this season with 32 catches for 492 yards and three scores.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Barnes is probable for Saturday's game against Virginia.

Impact Barnes has at least three catches in every game this season, though he had a season-low 16 receiving yards last week. It seems he's dealing with a minor injury and should be good to go for Saturday's meeting with Virginia.

NOVEMBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Week 10 Barnes caught all four targets for 16 yards during Saturday's 42-7 defeat versus Florida State.

Impact Barnes had his fewest receiving yards in a game this season. However, he did extend his streak of games with at least three receptions - something he's accomplished in every contest in 2025. The second-year wideout has caught 32 of 45 targets for 492 yards and three touchdowns this season.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Reels in five passes Barnes recorded five receptions (on eight targets) for 66 yards during Saturday's 13-12 victory over Southern Methodist.

Impact Barnes caught at least three passes for the seventh straight game to start the season, and he posted a season high in targets. The second-year wide receiver has caught 28 of 41 targets for 476 yards and three touchdowns. He's added nine carries for 51 rushing yards.

OCTOBER 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

See which distinguished Wake Forest alum won the Gene Hooks Lifetime Achievement Award Demond Claiborne and Chris Barnes were honored by the ACC for their play in a win over Oregon State last weekend.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • JOURNALNOW.COM

National Honors Roll In for Chris Barnes After Career Day The ACC Rookie of the Week was recognized nationally following an explosive performance against Oregon State.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • SI.COM

Exceptional in win Barnes notched three receptions (on four targets) for 102 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 39-14 win versus Oregon State.

Impact Barnes saw his fewest targets since Week 1 and tied his season low in receptions, but he eclipsed the century mark for the second time in 2025 and scored on all three catches. He scored on receptions of 36, 11 and 55 yards. Through six games, Barnes has 23 catches for 410 yards and three touchdowns.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 12, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State

Backup quarterback Deshawn Purdie threw for 270 yards and four touchdowns for Wake Forest in a 39-14 victory over winless Oregon State on Saturday

OCTOBER 11, 2025 • Associated Press

Eight touches in win Barnes hauled in 5 of 7 targets for 21 yards during Saturday's 30-23 victory against Virginia Tech.

Impact Wake Forest made an effort to get Barnes touches Saturday, with the redshirt freshman having plenty of short-yardage receptions and tying his season high in receptions. Barnes had logged exactly one rush attempts in each of the first four games this season, but he saw three carries Saturday. He has 20 receptions for 308 yards overall, though Barnes' receiving yards have decreased in three consecutive games.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in Week 5 Barnes reeled in 3 of 6 targets for 39 yards during Saturday's 30-29 overtime defeat to Georgia Tech.

Impact Barnes tied his season low in receptions and finished with his second fewest receiving yards during the contest, and he's now failed to eclipse three catches in three of Wake Forest's first four games. The redshirt freshman has caught 15 of 22 targets for 287 yards and no scores in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in Week 3 Barnes gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 76 yards during Thursday's 34-24 defeat versus North Carolina State.

Impact Barnes has been a big-play threat for Wake Forest this season, having turned his 12 catches into 248 yards. He's caught at least three passes in all three games. The redshirt freshman also serves as the Demon Deacons' kick returner, and he returned a kick for a touchdown in Thursday's loss. He's yet to catch a touchdown pass, though.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Three catches in Week 3 Barnes gathered in 3 of 4 targets for 76 yards during Thursday's 34-24 defeat versus North Carolina State.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bailey's 3 TDs, Shirley's pick-6 helps NC State rally past Wake Forest 34-24 for 3-0 start

CJ Bailey connected with Keenan Jackson for the 12-yard go-ahead touchdown early in the fourth quarter to help N

SEPTEMBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

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Ashford throws for three TDs as Wake Forest whips Delaware 52-14

Purdie throws for 4 TDs in 39-14 Wake Forest win over Oregon State

Bailey's 3 TDs, Shirley's pick-6 helps NC State rally past Wake Forest 34-24 for 3-0 start