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

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • SI.COM

Questionable for Week 4 Barnes (lower leg) is questionable for Saturday's game against SMU, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact During the TCU team's previous game, Week 3 against Abilene Christian, Barnes suffered a lower-leg injury, limiting him to 10 carries then. Because of it, he recently did not practice. Previously probable, Barnes' injury status is downgraded to questionable.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not seen practicing Tuesday Barnes (leg) was not seen practicing for TCU on Tuesday, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact Even though Barnes may not be expected to miss any time because of his current leg injury, him participating in a TCU practice would have been re-assuring, but that kind of news was not the case Tuesday. Perhaps the Frogs' head coach Sonny Dykes may provide an update on Barnes later, but his status is turning questionable going into Week 4 against SMU.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to miss time TCU's head coach Sonny Dykes said he expects Barnes (leg) not to miss any time, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

Impact According to Jamie Plunkett of 247Sports.com, Barnes ended up hobbling after taking accidental contact via a helmet to the back of his leg. He did not return to the game, but Johnson's update on Dykes assures that the injured running back will be good to go for Week 4. Still, Barnes enters Saturday's SMU-TCU matchup with a probable status.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not expected to miss time TCU's head coach Sonny Dykes said he expects Barnes (leg) not to miss any time, Steven Johnson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram reports.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Josh Hoover leads TCU to win despite loss of Kevorian Barnes Deadspin | Josh Hoover leads TCU to win despite loss of Kevorian Barnes

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Huge TD run in third quarter Barnes recorded 11 rushes for 113 yards and one touchdown and caught all three targets for 21 yards during Monday's 48-14 win versus North Carolina.

Impact Barnes opened up the second half with a 75-yard touchdown run which blew the game open for the Horned Frogs. It was a successful debut for the transfer from UTSA as TCU appears to be a legitimate contender in the Big 12 this year. Barnes led the way for the team with 11 carries on a night where the run-gam was heavily featured in the second half. TCU will play Abilene Christian next week.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs on the way to 48-14 win over UNC CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Bud Clark had a first-half pick-six and Kevorian Barnes had a 75-yard touchdown run on the first second-half snap to hel...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • DAILYHERALD.COM

Belichick loses college coaching debut as TCU uses 2 defensive TDs to beat UNC 48-14

Bud Clark had a first-half pick-six and Kevorian Barnes had a 75-yard touchdown run on the first second-half snap to help TCU spoil Bill Belichick’s college coaching debut by rolli...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Belichick's college coaching debut at North Carolina ends in blowout loss to TCU

In his first game as a college coach, Bill Belichick’s North Carolina team started fast only to get blown out

SEPTEMBER 2, 2025 • Associated Press

Earning most of first-team reps Barnes took the majority of the first-team reps during Sunday's scrimmage, according to Steven Johnson of The Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Impact Barnes had a number of impressive plays during Sunday's scrimmage, and the fact that he took most of the first-team reps suggests that he's likely to be a constant fixture out of the Horned Frogs' backfield. If the season were to start in the coming days, he'd probably be the starter at running back. Barnes, a senior, logged 147 carries for 715 yards (4.9 yards per carry) and six touchdowns in his 11 games for UTSA in 2024.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Taking first reps Barnes took the first reps at running back Sunday, per Jeremy Clark of 247Sports.com.

Impact Barnes continues to make his case for a lead role in the backfield, taking the first reps during Sunday's team period and standing out with his early-camp performance. While the running back competition remains wide open, Barnes has been consistently impressive. Still, with Trent Battle, Nate Palmer, and Jon Denman each showcasing strong runs, the position could be headed toward a committee approach.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with TCU Barnes has signed with TCU, Pete Nakos of On3 reports.

Impact Barnes signing with TCU suggests he will sit out UTSA's upcoming bowl to enroll at Texas Christian in the near future. Even though TCU's running back room is filled with more than several options who have not gone portaling, its 2024 season ended without a clear-cut No. 1. Barnes' 2023 campaign confirms he has what it takes to be the Frogs' primary RB, having been such for UTSA then. The redshirt junior logged 147 carries for 715 yards (4.9 averaged per carry) and six touchdowns in his 11 games that year.

DECEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Looking for next opportunity Barnes will enter the transfer portal, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact Barnes saw his involvement within the Roadrunners' offense dip in 2024, going from 147 carries the year prior to 78 this fall. The tailback was also simply less effective, seeing his yards-per-carry dip to 2.8. He'll have one final season of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 9, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive versus Houston Christian Barnes had 12 rushes for 64 yards and one touchdown and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 45-7 victory versus Houston Christian.

Impact Barnes had his first productive game of the season Saturday as he rushed for over 60 yards and scored his first touchdown of the season. He could have done a lot more too, but he was one of four running backs to receive over six carries due to the blowout. He appears to be the lead back in the Roadrunners' committee, and should be able to produce more consistently versus weaker defenses in conference play.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Rough start to season Barnes recorded four rushes for 22 yards and gathered in their only target for 13 yards during Saturday's 28-16 win versus Kennesaw State.

Impact While Barnes started Saturday's opener, he received fewer carries than both Robert Henry and Rocko Griffin and lost a fumble in the second quarter. It was a rough start to the campaign for him coming off back-to-back productive seasons with the Roadrunners. Although he is still presumably the starter, both Robert Henry and Rocko Griffin are likely to cut into his workload which hurts his value moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling lighter, healthier in 2024, UTSA's Kevorian Barnes aims for bounce-back season Aug. 3-After winning Conference USA’s Freshman of the Year award in 2022, UTSA running back Kevorian...

AUGUST 4, 2024 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Plays three snaps in win Barnes played three snaps and did not record a carry in Friday's 49-21 win over USF.

Impact Barnes seemed good to go ahead of Friday's contest but only ended up playing three snaps. He also missed last week's game as a precaution. His limited usage could have been another precaution, as the Roadrunners' biggest game of the season -- Friday at Tulane with a chance to go to the AAC Championship Game -- is just around the corner.

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally back on track Barnes compiled 16 carries for 129 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 37-29 win versus North Texas.

Impact After six consecutive games without 100 yards rushing, Barnes broke out for a season-high 129 yards and two touchdowns Saturday. It was a much-needed performance for him as he has had a much quieter season than was expected for him. Still, four different Roadrunners had at least 10 carries Saturday and while Barnes led the way, so much of the work in the running game is not going to him.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shut down in win Barnes notched seven rushes for eight yards and hauled in their only target for 14 yards during Saturday's 41-27 win over East Carolina.

Impact Barnes recorded his fewest carries and yards in a game since Week 6 last season where he played 16 snaps and did not receive a single carry. No one on the team had a particularly great day on the ground, besides Rocko Griffin who had 80 yards on five carries, 69 of which came on one run. Still, five different Roadrunners received four or more carries, and the backfield is turning much more into a committee than it was last season. Barnes has not run for over 100 yards since Week 2, however his next three matchups are all very favorable.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Slower day in win Barnes accrued 10 carries for 56 yards and caught three passes for 10 yards during Saturday's 36-10 victory versus Florida Atlantic.

Impact Barnes took a back seat in Saturday's win with Robert Henry and Rocko Griffin both outshining him. All three backs had at least 10 carries for at least 50 yards, but Barnes was the only one without a touchdown. It does not appear that he is at any significant risk of losing his starting job, but it's clear that both Henry and Griffin are rotating in which limits Barnes' overall workload.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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