Kevorian Barnes News, Rumors, Updates - TCU Horned Frogs

Unavailable for Week 14 Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Cincinnati, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact TCU's 2025 regular season will conclude without Barnes, still dealing with the effects of an undisclosed injury that has kept him out since Week 12. But because the Horned Frogs have qualified for a bowl game, he can still finish off his collegiate career with a matchup sometime in December. In the meantime, TCU's running back room is expected to be led by Jeremy Payne and Trent Battle in Week 14.

NOVEMBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Houston, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Barnes will miss his second consecutive game Saturday as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. He only has one more chance to return in the regular season next Saturday versus Cincinnati. Jeremy Payne led the Horned Frogs' backfield last week so he likely will again versus the Cougars.

NOVEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out at BYU Barnes (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at BYU, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Barnes is set to miss Saturday's contest as he deals with an undisclosed injury. It's unclear when he suffered the injury or how serious it is. He will be missed by the Horned Frogs as he's rushed 97 times for 443 yards and three touchdowns through seven games this season. Trent Battle and Jeremy Payne are set to lead the backfield in the difficult road contest.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 12 Barnes (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game at BYU, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact It is unknown why Barnes has a questionable tag going into Week 12. If the running back does become unavailable, Nate Palmer and Jeremy Payne would be in line for more reps behind TCU's RB2 Trent Battle. Ideally, the Big 12 availability report presents a better picture of Barnes' injury status Wednesday.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Stifled by Iowa State Barnes notched 15 carries for 25 yards and gathered in both of his targets for six yards during Saturday's 20-17 defeat to Iowa State.

Impact Barnes was shut down by the Cyclones and could not find much running room in the loss. Teammate Jeremy Payne was far more successful with 71 yards on eight carries. It's possible TCU looks to split the workload as they finish out the regular season. They'll go up against a tough BYU defense next week.

NOVEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in third quarter Barnes (undisclosed) is back in the game against West Virginia, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Barnes made an appearance on the field just before the third quarter expired. He did not handle a snap up until that point, as Trent Battle handled all three of the team's rushing attempts in the quarter. It seems Barnes is available if needed, though he might not be operating at 100 percent.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Hasn't returned to field Barnes (undisclosed) has not been on the field since the opening drive of the game, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Barnes seems to have suffered an undisclosed injury on the opening drive and has not returned to the field as the teams prepare to head into the half. He handled just one carry for five yards. Trent Battle has been the main beneficiary, taking 11 carries for 66 yards and a score. It's possible the team releases some information on Barnes after the break and his return to Saturday's game could be in doubt.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Active Week 9 Barnes (undisclosed) will be available during Saturday's game against West Virginia.

Impact Barnes, who was listed as probable earlier this week after handling 25 carries during last weekend's win over Baylor, is good to go ahead of Saturday's showdown with the Mountaineers. The 5-foot-9 senior has appeared in five games, totaling 74 carries for 391 yards and three touchdowns on the ground, along with eight receptions for 42 yards through the air. Barnes will look to propel the Horned Frogs to a second-straight win.

OCTOBER 25 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Saturday Barnes (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game at West Virginia, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Barnes popped up on Wednesday's injury report, but he's listed as probable so it's not much of a concern. He's coming off his best performance of the season versus Baylor and he's now rushed 74 times for 391 yards and three touchdowns through five games this season.

OCTOBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 25 carries Barnes compiled 25 rushes for 106 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-36 victory over Baylor.

Impact Barnes received a season-high 25 carries which allowed him to accumulate his second 100-yard rushing performance of the season. Barnes has received double-digit carries for the Horned Frogs in three straight games and is becoming a consistent fantasy option out of the backfield. It's not a surprise that he was able to get a couple of touchdowns based on his recent volume. If that continues at West Virginia next week, he's a likely candidate for yet another touchdown run.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Logs season-high 25 carries Barnes compiled 25 rushes for 106 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 42-36 victory over Baylor.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Hoover throws 3 TD passes as TCU beats Baylor 42-36 in game delayed more than 2 hours by lightning

Josh Hoover threw three touchdown passes, Kevorian Barnes ran for 106 yards with two scores and TCU beat instate Big 12 rival Baylor 42-36

OCTOBER 18 • Associated Press

Totals 15 touches at Kansas State Barnes tallied 12 carries for 81 yards and gathered in all three targets for nine yards during Saturday's 41-28 defeat versus Kansas State.

Impact Barnes has double-digit carries in all four games that he has appeared in. With that kind of volume, it's surprising that he has just one touchdown in four games this year. It was teammate Jeremy Payne who scored a touchdown versus the Wildcats on just two carries. Barnes will have an excellent chance to score when TCU takes on Baylor in a game that's expected to have a lot of possessions and scoring.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 17 touches in return Barnes notched 16 carries for 48 yards and gathered in 1 of 3 targets for five yards during Saturday's 35-21 victory over Colorado.

Impact Barnes recorded a season-high 17 touches in his return from an injury which kept him out of the previous two games. That's the type of volume that suggests he can have a breakout performance at Kansas State in Week 7. The Wildcats have struggled on the defensive end of the field which sets up well for Barnes.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Will play Saturday Barnes (lower leg) is set to play in Saturday's matchup versus Colorado.

Impact Barnes has been sidelined for the team's past two games with a lower leg injury but is set to make his return Saturday. He should resume his role as the team's top running back after having carried the ball 21 times for 156 yards and a one touchdown across two outings before getting hurt.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Likely to suit up Saturday Barnes (lower leg) is probable for Saturday's game against Colorado.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Barnes (lower leg) is questionable to face Colorado on Saturday.

Impact Barnes has missed TCU's last two games, and it's uncertain whether the star tailback will be available to suit up for this contest. The questionable tag suggests that a decision on Barnes' status will be made closer to Saturday's 7:30 p.m. ET kickoff at the latest. Barmes has 21 carries for 156 yards and one touchdown in two appearances this season.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable to play Saturday Barnes (lower leg) is questionable to face Colorado on Saturday.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

HC hopeful for availability TCU head coach Sonny Dykes is hopeful that Barnes (lower leg) will be available for Saturday's game against Colorado, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Dykes being hopeful that Barnes will be available is even greater news after the recent development of him being at TCU's latest practice Tuesday. With the Big 12 availability report to be released by Wednesday, it may not even be multiple days before Barnes gets his injury tag wiped out and becomes available for usage in Week 6.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed out at practice Barnes (lower leg) is dressed out at TCU's team practice Tuesday, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Barnes dressed out at TCU's latest practice is optimistic news, considering him sitting out around the same time last week was a sign of what would come for Week 5. With over 90 all-purpose yards averaged between each of his last two games, it is paramount that the Horned Frogs have him available for their upcoming game.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 5 Barnes (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Arizona State.

Impact Barnes, who suffered a lower-leg injury in Week 3 against Abilene Christian, will remain out during Friday's matchup with the Sun Devils. The 5-foot-9 senior transfer from UTSA was off to a hot start, posting 21 carries for 156 yards and a touchdown, adding on four receptions for 28 yards through the air in the first 6 quarters of the CFB season. Barnes will have his next opportunity to return in Week 6 against Colorado. Last week against SMU, Jeremy Payne led the backfield in touches with Trent Battle mixing in as well.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Out Week 5 Barnes (lower leg) has been ruled out for Friday's game against Arizona State.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sits out practice Barnes (lower leg) didn't practice Tuesday for TCU, per Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Impact Barnes (lower leg) was unavailable to practice as the Horned Frogs prep for a Friday night clash with Arizona State. The tailback seems to be trending in the wrong direction after missing Week 4 against SMU. When he's played, Barnes has been effective, tallying 156 yards and a score on 7.4 yards per carry. However, if he's forced to miss another game, Jeremy Payne and Nate Palmer figure to hold down the TCU backfield in his stead.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Saturday Barnes (lower leg) is not warming up ahead of Saturday's game versus SMU, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Barnes, who also missed Thursday's practice, is not warming up Saturday and looks as if he will miss the game versus SMU. He left Week 2's matchup due to a lower leg injury, and now that injury will likely force him to miss his first game of the season. Jeremy Payne and Nate Palmer should see more touches as a result.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

TCU Leading Rusher Kevorian Barnes Could Miss Crucial Game vs. SMU Barnes is dealing with a leg injury.

SEPTEMBER 16 • SI.COM

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