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Massive game in Week 2 Barnes caught 6 of 7 targets for 149 yards during Saturday's 42-10 victory over Western Carolina.

Impact Barnes commanded a 31.8 percent target share in Week 2 and accounted for well over half of the team's 269 receiving yards. However, he didn't catch either of the team's touchdown passes. Barnes caught just three passes on four targets for 23 receiving yards in Week 1. The redshirt freshman is competing with Carlos Hernandez, Sterling Berkhalter and Micah Mays for targets, but Saturday's contest could go a long way in earning quarterback Robby Ashford's trust.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Trio of catches in Week 1 Barnes hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 23 yards during Friday's 10-9 victory versus Kennesaw State.

Impact Barnes, a redshirt freshman, didn't log a ton of snaps during the season opener, but he frequently got open. He tied for the third most targets and second most receptions. The speedster caught two passes in three games with Washington State last season.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Looks to be slot contributor Barnes is one of the fastest players on Wake Forest's team and could contribute in return game and a bit in the slot this fall, John Dell of The Winston-Salem Journal reports.

Impact Barnes is coming off a redshirt year, but he could be primed to make an immediate impact for the Demon Deacons come fall. The 5-foot-7 wide receiver makes up for his small stature with incredible speed and elusiveness, which should set him up for an opportunity as a returner and slot player.

APRIL 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Transfers to Wake Forest Barnes has committed to Wake Forest for the 2025 season.

Impact Barnes spent the 2024 campaign at Washington State, though he caught just one pass across two games for the Cougars. The true freshman has three years left of college eligibility.

JANUARY 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Enters portal Barnes is entering the transfer portal, per Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review.

Impact Barnes will look to join a new program after catching just one pass across two games played for Washington State this past season. The true freshman receiver has three years of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE