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Heavy volume in defeat Barnes gathered in 10 of 12 targets for 97 yards during Saturday's 26-21 defeat versus Appalachian State.

Impact Barnes put together a solid outing against his former team, even though Charlotte came up short. He hauled in double-digit receptions and finished just shy of 100 receiving yards as he looks to cross that threshold for the first time this season. The wideout has led the team in receiving through the first three games, recording 21 catches for 207 yards.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 93 yards in loss Barnes had seven receptions (on 10 targets) for 93 yards during Saturday's 43-41 overtime defeat to Citadel.

Impact Barnes was expected to lead Charlotte's receiving corps and secured a prominent role right away, falling just shy of 100 receiving yards. The wideout had a productive campaign with Appalachian State last year, recording 55 receptions for 608 yards and a team-high seven touchdowns, and he is on pace to match those numbers if the offense stays consistent. He and Jaylen Hampton emerged as Cole Gonzales's top targets, and the duo will look to help the team pull off an upset against Mississippi next Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Joins Charlotte Barnes has signed with Charlotte, he announced.

Impact Barnes is coming off an excellent season with Appalachian State, where he racked up 55 catches on 90 targets for 908 yards and seven touchdowns. Barnes will look to secure a featured role with Charlotte.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Departing App State Barnes (undisclosed) will enter the transfer portal, he announced on X.

Impact Barnes had a stellar season in 2025 with the Mountaineers after spending the first two seasons of his career with FCS Austin Peay. The wideout reeled in 55 catches for 608 yards and seven scores this fall, and he's now looking to parlay that rock solid season into a payday at a bigger program with one year of eligibility remaining.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Not playing Saturday Barnes (undisclosed) will not play in Saturday's game against Arkansas State.

Impact Barnes will miss back-to-back games to close out the regular season as he continues working his way back from an injury. The junior wide receiver closes out the year with 55 receptions for 608 yards and seven touchdowns across 10 appearances.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful Week 14 Barnes (undisclosed) has been listed as doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against Arkansas State.

Impact Barnes appears likely to miss a second-straight game after sitting out last weekend against Marshall. The 5-foot-8 junior wideout has tallied 55 receptions for 608 yards and seven touchdowns across 10 outings this fall. Barnes' status will continue to be monitored throughout the rest of the week.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable for Week 13 Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Marshall.

Impact Considering that Barnes' injury status was doubtful just before Saturday's game, his unavailability for Week 13 should come as no surprise. Appalachian State's team will cap off its 2025 regular season on Nov. 29 against Arkansas State for Week 14.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Unlikely to play vs. Marshall Barnes (undisclosed) is listed as doubtful for Appalachian State's Week 13 clash with Marshall.

Impact Barnes appears primed to miss his first game of the season for the Mountaineers. He has 55 catches for 608 yards and seven touchdowns this fall; if he does indeed sit out, he'd be a big loss to App State's offense.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Minimal impact in loss Barnes recorded one reception (on three targets) for three yards during Saturday's 58-10 loss versus James Madison.

Impact Barnes couldn't get much going on Saturday, producing only three receiving yards. In 2025, the Junior wideout has a receiving line of 55-608-7.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates the field in loss Barnes recorded 13 receptions (on 19 targets) for 160 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 25-23 defeat to Georgia Southern.

Impact Barnes had his way with the Eagles defense on Thursday night, turning in a game-high and personal season-high yardage total. The wideout surpassed his previous high of 134 yards set back in Week 1 and receptions 10, set in Week 3. Barnes' touchdown came in the fourth quarter when quarterback AJ Swann found him from 16-yards out. The Junior receiver has a line of 54-606-7 through nine games, leading the Mountaineers in all three categories.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores for third straight week Barnes logged nine receptions (on 13 targets) for 63 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 24-21 loss versus Old Dominion.

Impact Barnes was able to find the end zone on Saturday for the sixth time in 2025, connecting with quarterback JJ Kohl in the second quarter from 16-yards out. Barnes' line sits at 41-445-6, through eight games, leading the Mountaineers receivers in all three categories.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph throws 3 TD passes then Old Dominion holds on for 24-21 win over App State

Colton Joseph throws three touchdown passes as Old Dominion defeats Appalachian State 24-21 on Saturday

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown in loss Barnes caught five of nine targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-37 loss to Coastal Carolina.

Impact Barnes was held in check for most of Saturday's tilt with his longest reception coming in at eight yards. Barnes was able to find the end zone for the second straight week with a six yard score. Barnes has a line of 32-382-5 through seven games played.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in loss Barnes caught five of nine targets for 27 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 45-37 loss to Coastal Carolina.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Coastal Carolina rallies from 14-point second-half deficit to beat Appalachian State 45-37

Dominic Knicely's 1-yard plunge gave Coastal Carolina its first lead in a 45-37 win over Appalachian State

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Touchdown in victory Barnes logged two receptions (on four targets) for 13 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-20 win against Georgia State.

Impact Barnes found the end zone in the second quarter on Saturday with an 11-yard score. Through six games, Barnes has posted a line of 27-355-4. Barnes leads the Mountaineer receivers in touchdowns through the first six weeks.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Touchdown in victory Barnes logged two receptions (on four targets) for 13 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 41-20 win against Georgia State.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kohl's 4 TD effort sends Appalachian State cruising to 41-20 win over Georgia State

JJ Kohl threw for 309 yards and four touchdowns and Appalachian State beat Georgia State 41-20

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • Associated Press

Quiet in win Barnes caught one of four targets for five yards during Saturday's 27-23 victory over Oregon State.

Impact Barnes struggled to get anything going on Saturday and has been quiet since his Week 3 explosion of 10 catches for 132 yards. On the season, Barnes has posted a line of 25-342-3.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Empty day in loss Barnes compiled zero receptions (on three targets) for zero yards during Saturday's 47-14 defeat against Boise State.

Impact Barnes was unable to haul in any of his three targets on Saturday. On the season Barnes leads the Mountaineers with 24 receptions, 337 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Empty day in loss Barnes compiled zero receptions (on three targets) for zero yards during Saturday's 47-14 defeat against Boise State.

Impact Barnes was unable to haul in any of his three targets on Saturday. On the season Barnes leads the Mountaineers with 24 receptions, 337 yards and three touchdowns.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes in loss Barnes gathered in 10 of 14 targets for 132 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-22 loss to Southern Miss.

Impact Barnes led the Mountaineers in targets, receptions and receiving yards on Saturday. Barnes recorded a 3-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter connecting with Billy Wiles. Barnes has 24 receptions, 337 receiving yards and three touchdowns through three weeks.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Explodes in loss Barnes gathered in 10 of 14 targets for 132 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 38-22 loss to Southern Miss.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Barnes recorded eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 71 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 victory against Lindenwood.

Impact Barnes led the Mountaineer receivers in receptions on Saturday. Barnes added his second touchdown on the season connecting with A.J. Swann for a 13-yard touchdown reception. The Mountaineer receivers are off to a strong start to begin 2025. Up next is a conference matchup with Southern Mississippi.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Barnes recorded eight receptions (on 11 targets) for 71 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 20-13 victory against Lindenwood.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Joseph throws 3 TD passes then Old Dominion holds on for 24-21 win over App State

Coastal Carolina rallies from 14-point second-half deficit to beat Appalachian State 45-37

Kohl's 4 TD effort sends Appalachian State cruising to 41-20 win over Georgia State