Jovantae Barnes News, Rumors, Updates - Oklahoma Sooners

Chooses Wildcats Barnes will transfer to Kentucky, per Hayes Fawcett of On3.com.

Impact Barnes spent four years at Oklahoma, but saw his involvement fluctuate. His freshman and junior seasons, he ran for over 500 yards and five touchdowns, but was limited as a sophomore and senior. With one more year of eligibility, he'll look to bounce back with the Wildcats in 2026.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Writing was on the wall for Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes transfer move Jovantae Barnes expected to enter Transfer Portal

DECEMBER 24, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

To enter portal Barnes plans to enter the transfer portal, Hayes Fawcett of On3.com reports.

Impact Barnes appeared in just four games this season due to injury, allowing him to redshirt and come back for a fifth collegiate season. He had spent all of his first four years with Oklahoma, totaling 294 carries, 1,281 rushing yards and 12 rushing touchdowns.

DECEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Friday Barnes (undisclosed) is available for Friday's game against Alabama.

Impact Barnes was initially expected to play and was listed as probable in Tuesday's report, but the bump in status on Wednesday makes it clear, and the tailback will feature Friday. Barnes hasn't played since the Week 4 matchup against Auburn, but he should be in the mix for backfield touches in this postseason matchup.

DECEMBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable to play vs. Bama Barnes (undisclosed) is probable for Friday's game against Alabama.

Impact Barnes has a depth role in the Sooners' backfield, so he's not expected to have a significant impact in this matchup even if he receives the green light. Barnes missed the last eight games of the regular season due to an undisclosed injury and hasn't played since Week 4, when he logged one carry and 11 snaps versus Auburn.

DECEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Could "potentially" play vs. Bama Barnes (undisclosed) could "potentially" have a role in Oklahoma's playoff game against Alabama on Friday, Dec. 19 according to head coach Brent Venables, per Jesse Crittenden of O...

Impact Barnes missed the last eight games of the regular season for the Sooners with an undisclosed injury. However, seeing as he only played in four contests, he could still play in the playoffs and preserve his eligibility from 2025, as postseason games don't count against one's eligibility. Still, it's unclear what kind of role Barnes is healthy enough for; Xavier Robinson and Tory Blaylock still look poised to dominate the carries Friday night in Norman.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

No-go Saturday Barnes (undisclosed) won't play in Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact Barnes will miss an eighth straight contest with an unspecified injury. The tailback was initially labeled questionable, which is a good sign for his postseason availability.

NOVEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against LSU Barnes (undisclosed) has been listed as questionable ahead of Saturday's game against LSU.

Impact Barnes, who has missed seven-straight games for the Sooners, remains questionable ahead of Saturday's game against the Tigers. The 6-foot senior, who has logged 61 total yards on 20 touches this season, could potentially be considering a redshirt given that he has appeared in just four games this season.

NOVEMBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brent Venables shares insight on Jovantae Barnes' unique situation with Sooners Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes could miss rest of season to redshirt

NOVEMBER 25, 2025 • STORMININNORMAN.COM

Out against Tigers Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Missouri.

Impact Barnes will miss his seventh straight game as he works back from an unknown injury. The senior ball carrier will now target a return for next Saturday vs. LSU. He's recorded 19 rushes for 45 yards and one touchdown this season.

NOVEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. Missouri Barnes (undisclosed) is listed questionable for Saturday's game against Missouri.

Impact Barnes has missed several weeks as he continues to work his way back from an undisclosed injury. The senior running back had totaled 19 carries for 45 yards and one touchdown across four appearances this season.

NOVEMBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Kendel Dolby, Taylor Tatum ruled out vs. Ole Miss as late additions to Oklahoma availability report Defensive back Kendel Dolby and running back Taylor Tatum were ruled out on Saturday's availability report for Oklahoma. Gentry Williams and...

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Out for Week 9 Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Mississippi.

Impact Unsurprisingly, Barnes' injury status has been downgraded from doubtful to out rather swiftly. After the Oklahoma team's upcoming game, the Sooners will focus on Tennessee, their Week 10 opponent Nov. 1.

OCTOBER 25, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Listed as doubtful Barnes (undisclosed) has been downgraded to doubtful ahead of Saturday's game against Ole Miss.

Impact Barnes hasn't played since Week 4, and the downgrade in status suggests that he might not be able to suit up against Ole Miss this weekend, either.

OCTOBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Barnes (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Week 9 against Ole Miss.

Impact Barnes hasn't played since Week 4. The backup tailback, who has 19 carries for 45 yards and one score this season, will get his next chance to suit up against Tennessee on Nov. 1 if he is indeed forced to miss another contest.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma Friday availability report: The latest on Jovantae Barnes, Keontez Lewis ahead of South Carolina The latest on Jovantae Barnes, Keontez Lewis ahead of South Carolina.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

OU football to be without RB Jovantae Barnes, WR Keontez Lewis vs South Carolina OU football's Jovantae Barnes, Keontez Lewis and Kade McIntyre are now listed as out on the Friday night availability report.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Not playing in Week 8 Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at South Carolina.

Impact Barnes was listed as questionable Wednesday and doubtful Thursday, so this seems like the logical progression for a player who hasn't been able to recover from an undisclosed injury. His next chance to play will come against Ole Miss on Oct. 25.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

OU football RB Jovantae Barnes downgraded to doubtful to play vs South Carolina OU football running back Jovantae Barnes was downgraded from questionable to doubtful on Thursday's SEC availability report.

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • OKLAHOMAN.COM

Oklahoma availability report: Jovantae Barnes downgraded to doubtful for South Carolina game The Thursday update of the SEC availability report for Oklahoma provided further clarity on the statuses of Sooners running back Jovantae Ba...

OCTOBER 17, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Downgraded to doubtful Barnes (undisclosed) is now doubtful for Saturday's game at South Carolina.

Impact Barnes, who was previously listed as questionable due to a "minor injury," has now been downgraded to doubtful and looks set to miss Saturday's game. It will be his third consecutive game missed assuming he won't be available.

OCTOBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable Barnes (undisclosed) is questionable for Oklahoma's clash with South Carolina.

Impact Barnes suffered what was reportedly a minor injury in the Sooners' pregame warmups ahead of the Red River Rivalry against Texas, and didn't play. The tailback, who hasn't played since Week 4, remains a question mark to take the field in Week 8. If he can't, Tory Blaylock and Jayden Ott will continue to handle the bulk of the carries.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers minor injury Barnes (undisclosed) suffered a minor injury in pre-game warmups ahead of Oklahoma's tilt with Texas in Week 7, per Parker Thune of On3 Sports.

Impact Barnes hasn't played since Week 4 against Auburn. He was reportedly warming up to play in the Red River Rivalry, but the tailback sustained a minor injury pregame and wasn't able to play. The backup tailback has 45 rushing yards and a score on 19 carries this fall, as well as a 16-yard reception. He remains questionable for Saturday afternoon against South Carolina.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP in Week 7 Barnes (undisclosed) didn't play in Saturday's 23-6 loss to Texas.

Impact Barnes hasn't been inactive for back-to-back games after totaling 19 rushes for 45 yards and a touchdown in his first four appearances. He's fighting for touches behind Tory Blaylock and Jaydn Ott. Barnes' next chance to play will come Oct. 18 against South Carolina.

OCTOBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

How RB Jovantae Barnes' ability to block elevates OU's offense and his value: 'He is selfless man' Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes has excelled as a lead blocker and pass blocker for the Sooners this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

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