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JOVANTAE BARNES
JOVANTAE BARNES RUNNING BACK - OKLAHOMA SOONERS
45  YDS  •
19  ATT  •
1  TD 
RUNNING BACK - OKLAHOMA SOONERS
45 YDS
19 ATT
1 TD
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Jovantae Barnes knows this offense is capable of big things The junior running back is confident that the OU backfield can create explosive plays.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Co-starter with Sawchuk Barnes is listed as a co-starter for the Sooners' game Friday against Temple, according to their X account.
Impact Despite foot problems limiting Barnes during 2023 and Gavin Sawchuk excelling then, the former could start at running back Friday. Excelling during his freshman year has helped the junior maintain a co-starter role at worst.
AUGUST 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Finally healthy again Barnes is healthy again before Oklahoma's 2024 season, Mason Young of The Tulsa World reports.
Impact Recurring foot problems limited Barnes during his 2023 season, one in which Gavin Sawchuk established himself as Oklahoma's primary option at running back. Before then was 2022, a year during which Barnes logged 116 carries for 519 yards (4.5 averaged per carry) and five touchdowns. Barnes will look to replicate more of his 2024 output, though Sawchuk's emergence will not make it any easier for the former.
AUGUST 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Finally healthy, Jovantae Barnes not settling for just looking 'like his old self' Jovantae Barnes' sophomore season was limited due to injury and filled with frustration. Now healthy, the Oklahoma running back isn't settli...
AUGUST 5, 2024 • 247SPORTS.COM
Returns after lengthy absence Barnes rushed five times for 17 yards in Saturday's 38-33 loss to Kansas.
Impact Barnes had not played since Week 3 heading into Saturday's game at Kansas and made his return to the field. He rushed five times for 17 yards, which is not great production, but it was good for him to get back on the field.
OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables is 'Hopeful' About RB Jovantae Barnes' Return NORMAN — Oklahoma is 6-0 and ranked No. 6 and probably better than most pundits would have predicted. But, as coach Brent Venables has been...
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • SACBEE.COM
Possibly available in second half Barnes (foot) could possibly be available during the second half of Oklahoma's 2023 season, Eli Lederman of Sellout Crowd reports.
Impact Because of his foot injury, Barnes has not been active since Week 3, having gone three weeks without playing. However, Sooners head coach Brent Venables did not rule out the possibility of Barnes being available in the second half of their 2023 season. If so, that could be great for the Sooners, who benefited from his 122 rushing yards and one touchdown logged during September.
OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Oklahoma has massive opportunity vs. Texas in Red River matchup

Sooners can avenge 2022 embarrassment and show they're national title contenders with a win over Longhorns on Saturday.
OCTOBER 4, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Oklahoma has massive opportunity vs. Texas in Red River matchup
Despite Slow Start, Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes is Ready for More Opportunities Oklahoma offensive coordinator Jeff Lebby said getting running backs Jovantae Barnes and Gavin Sawchuk more involved will be an emphasis aga...
SEPTEMBER 13, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Jovantae Barnes 'more comfortable' going into year two After a solid freshman season, Jovantae Barnes is ready to take the reigns from Eric Gray and be the leader for the running back group.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • USATODAY.COM
Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Lands on Doak Walker Award Watch List Barnes was the Sooners’ second-leading rusher last year behind Eric Gray when he ran for 500 yards and five TDs as a true freshman.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
OU's Jovantae Barnes makes Doak Walker Award preseason watchlist Eyeing the role of Oklahoma's top running back this season, Jovantae Barnes enters Year 2 on the Doak Walker preseason watchlist.
AUGUST 9, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Rebounds from Foot Injury While Soaking Up Wisdom Barnes, who’s among several competing for more carries for the Sooners, listens closely to fellow Las Vegas product DeMarco Murray.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM
Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Rebounds from Foot Injury While Soaking Up Wisdom Barnes, who’s among several competing for more carries for the Sooners, listens closely to fellow Las Vegas product DeMarco Murray.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Rebounds from Foot Injury While Soaking Up Wisdom Barnes, who’s among several competing for more carries for the Sooners, listens closely to fellow Las Vegas product DeMarco Murray.
AUGUST 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
The Essential 11: No. 9 RB Jovantae Barnes Counting down the 11 most important players for Oklahoma heading into the 2023 season.
JULY 1, 2023 • 247SPORTS.COM
Oklahoma Coach Brent Venables Offers Sooners' Latest Injury Update Venables gave details on safety Robert Spears-Jennings, running back Jovantae Barnes and said he was proud of the way the team rallied aroun...
APRIL 6, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes 'Locked-In' This Spring After Breakout Freshman Year Jovantae Barnes finished second on the team in both carries and rushing yards last year, and is primed to lead the way for Oklahoma next yea...
MARCH 29, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
WATCH: Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Interview Watch as Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes spoke with local media after Monday’s spring practice.
MARCH 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Oklahoma spring football storylines: Venables seeks to right the ship

The Sooners will be looking to improve their defense and find some help for quarterback Dillon Gabriel as spring practice commences.
MARCH 15, 2023 • FOX SPORTS
Oklahoma spring football storylines: Venables seeks to right the ship
WATCH: Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Florida State Postgame Interview Watch as Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes met with the media following OU’s 35-32 loss to No. 13 Florida State in the 2022 Cheez-It Bowl.
DECEMBER 30, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WATCH: Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Interview Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes met with the media on Monday night ahead of the Cheez-It Bowl.
DECEMBER 20, 2022 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
WATCH: Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Interview Oklahoma Sooners running back Jovantae Barnes meets the press after practice on Monday, Nov. 14, 2022.
NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Venables Vibes: Oklahoma Leaning on a Strong Identity to Finish Season on a High OU coach Brent Venables offered an injury update for Jovantae Barnes as well as praise for DaShaun White’s play during his press conference...
NOVEMBER 1, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
WATCH: Oklahoma RB Jovantae Barnes Interview Oklahoma running back Jovantae Barnes met with the media on Tuesday ahead of OU’s Week 6 matchup with Texas.
OCTOBER 5, 2022 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM
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