Chris Barnes News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma State Cowboys

Limited snaps in Week 7 Barnes was limited to seven snaps during Saturday's 35-32 loss to Houston.

Impact Barnes struggled against Houston's secondary, with his biggest error coming on a route where he slipped, causing Drew Mestemaker to throw his only turnover of the contest. After the mishap, he rarely saw any action on offense, per Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing. His role in the receiving corps could potentially be reduced moving forward in a competitive wide receiver group that features Wyatt Young, Miles Coleman and others.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 17 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Will play against West Virginia Barnes (undisclosed) will play in Saturday's game against West Virginia, per Marshall Scott of Pistols Firing.

Impact Barnes was spotted in full uniform running routes before kickoff, confirming that the wideout will be an option in the Cowboys' offense Saturday. The wideout is set to return after a one-game absence and has hauled in seven receptions for 87 yards in two appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Officially game-time call for Saturday Barnes (undisclosed) is listed officially as a game-time decision for Saturday's contest against West Virginia, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Barnes was deemed probable on the previous report, but he's not officially clear as the contest approaches. It will be worth monitoring Barnes' status as the contest approaches, but consider him a probable lean, given his previous designation on the report.

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to play in Week 4 Bailey (undisclosed) is expected to play against West Virginia on Saturday, per Eric Bailey of the Tulsa World.

Impact Barnes sat out last week's game against Murray State due to an undisclosed injury, but head coach Eric Morris expressed optimism about having him back in the offense Saturday. The wideout has tallied seven catches for 87 yards across two games and looks to continue serving as a reliable option for Drew Mestemaker.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Mestemaker tosses 5 TDs as Oklahoma State offense slices through Murray State 59-0

Drew Mestemaker tossed five touchdowns and Justin Bowick caught two of those in Oklahoma State’s 59-0 win over FCS opponent Murray State on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 20 • Associated Press

Unlikely to play Saturday Barnes (undisclosed) is unlikely to play Saturday against Murray State, per Scott Wright of The Oklahoman.

Impact Barnes was expected to suit up earlier in the week, but the wideout is now not expected to take the field against Murray State. Barnes has seven catches for 87 yards this fall, but the Cowboys look as if they'll have to make do without him in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Should be able to play Week 3 Oklahoma State's head coach Eric Morris said Tuesday that Barnes (undisclosed) should be able to play Saturday's game against Murray State, Tyler Waldrep of Pistols Firing reports.

Impact Even though Barnes got nicked up in Week 2 against Oregon, the wide receiver's subsequent injury is not set to force missed action. Despite the mid-game issue, he impressed with limited opportunities in Oklahoma State's upset over the Ducks, logging two receptions (on three targets) for 51 yards.

SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE

Exits with injury Barnes (undisclosed) left Saturday's 39-31 win over Oregon with an undisclosed injury, Scott Wright of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Barnes' injury was not disclosed, but he was unable to return to the contest as the Cowboys pulled off a historic upset over the Ducks. The 5-foot-7 redshirt sophomore wideout has tallied seven receptions for 87 yards through two games after transferring in from Wake Forest. Barnes' status will be monitored heading into next week's game against Murray State.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Projected for starting role Barnes is projected to log a starting role for Oklahoma State, Matt Postins of SI.com reports.

Impact It makes sense that Barnes would be projected to log a starting role after he showed how great that his production could be under one for his former team, Wake Forest. Last year saw the wide receiver break out with 39 receptions for 547 yards and three touchdowns. Barnes also logged 13 rushing attempts for 143 yards, providing versatile production from out wide and the backfield.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

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JUNE 18 • SI.COM

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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

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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

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Mestemaker tosses 5 TDs as Oklahoma State offense slices through Murray State 59-0

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