Keyone Jenkins News, Rumors, Updates - UCF Knights

Efficient in second start Jenkins completed 19 of 20 passes for 160 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 21-13 victory versus TCU. He also had seven rushes for nine yards.

Impact Jenkins made his second straight start Saturday with Alonza Barnett (hamstring) out again. Jenkins was extremely efficient in the passing game, throwing only one incompletion across 20 attempts, and tossing a touchdown to Caden Piening in the second quarter. He lost two fumbles though, both of which came in the first half. Jenkins will continue to start for the Knights until Barnett is able to return.

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TCU Horned Frogs vs UCF Knights Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

2 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Keyone Jenkins finds Caden Piening for 19-yard TD, giving UCF lead over TCU

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Available Saturday Jenkins (undisclosed) is off the injury report ahead of Saturday's game against TCU.

Impact Jenkins was questionable to play throughout the week as he dealt with an undisclosed injury but appears to have put it past him. The senior quarterback will be starting under center and will look to improve on his 41.2 percent completion rate from last week.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Carrying probable tag Jenkins (undisclosed) is probable for Saturday's game against TCU.

Impact The Knights are already missing Alonza Barnett (hamstring), and while Jenkins is probable and should be able to play Saturday, if he's sidelined, UCF would need to find solutions under center. Jenkins was 7-for-17 passing for 86 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 44-30 win over Georgia State, while also adding eight rushes for 25 yards with two touchdowns in Week 3.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Three TDs in first start Jenkins was 7-for-17 passing for 86 yards, one touchdown and one interception during Saturday's 44-30 win over Georgia State. He also had eight rushes for 25 yards with two touchdo...

Impact Jenkins made his first start of the season Saturday with Alonza Barnett (hamstring) out. He accounted for three touchdowns in the win, including two rushing touchdowns in the second half. He struggled through the air though, completing around 40 percent of his passes and throwing one interception. He'll likely have to step in again Saturday versus TCU in a much more difficult matchup.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Starting in Week 3 Jenkins will draw the start in Week 3 against Georgia State, per Andrew Cherico of 247Sports.

Impact Jenkins will assume the starting quarterback role in place of Alonza Barnett who's expected to miss multiple games with a hamstring injury. The FIU transfer Jenkins has played limited snaps thus far as a Knight, tossing for 42 yard and a score on 4-of-4 passing in the season-opening win over Bethune-Cookman.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

UCF QB Alonza Barnett III out with hamstring injury

UCF quarterback Alonza Barnett III is expected to miss several weeks with a hamstring injury after leaving the Knights' game late in the 12-7 loss to Pittsburgh on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 14 • Associated Press

Expected to start Week 3 Jenkins is expected to be Central Florida's starting quarterback Saturday against Georgia State, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact The development comes after Alonza Barnett, initially Central Florida's starting quarterback, suffered a Week 2 injury that has rendered him out for at least one matchup. Following the aforementioned injury, Jenkins briefly played under center, hence why he is projected to start Saturday. Barnett playing sufficiently the 2026 season's first two weeks has limited opportunities for Jenkins, who did not even attempt a pass in Week 2. For the Knights, Jenkins' lone production comes from Week 1, when he logged four completions for 42 yards and one touchdown against non-FBS team Bethune-Cookman.

SEPTEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Ferguson scores, Pitt defense holds on to beat UCF, 12-7

Damon Ferguson Jr. scored a touchdown and Pittsburgh’s defense held on to beat UCF 12-7 on Saturday

SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press

Tosses TD in opener Jenkins was 4-for-4 passing for 42 yards and one touchdown during Thursday's 73-6 victory against Bethune-Cookman.

Impact After the starting offense took a 45-0 lead early in the third quarter, Jenkins took over the offense Thursday. He lead a couple drives, including one that ended in a touchdown pass to Caleb Rollerson in the third quarter. He's unlikely to see much more playing time this year barring an injury to Alonza Barnett, but Thursday's game at least confirmed that Jenkins is the No. 2 quarterback on the roster.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 23 • SI.COM

Signs with Central Florida Jenkins has signed with Central Florida, On3 reports.

Impact In terms of conferences, Jenkins' level will log a big jump from Conference USA to the Big 12. During 2025, as part of Florida International, he logged 164 completed passes for 1,742 yards and nine touchdowns. The quarterback also logged five rushing TDs. Considering that Central Florida signed Alonza Barnett, who excelled for playoff team James Madison, Jenkins being a backup QB is likely.

JANUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

To enter portal Jenkins plans to enter the transfer portal, Matt Zenitz of CBSSports.com reports.

Impact Jenkins will hit the portal after three seasons as FIU's starting quarterback. In 2025, he completed 62.4 percent of his passes for a total of 1,742 yards and a 9:6 TD:INT. Jenkins added 132 rushing yards and five rushing touchdowns as well.

JANUARY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Completely stymied by UTSA Jenkins completed 7 of 14 passes for 49 yards and one interception during Friday's 57-20 defeat to Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Jenkins turned in easily his worst performance of the season as FIU got rolled by UTSA in a bowl loss. The gunslinger couldn't get anything going and it resulted in his lowest output in a game all year. All in all, Jenkins had a solid season in 2025, totaling 1,874 yards, 14 touchdowns and six interceptions. The quarterback has one season of eligibility remaining.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jenkins throws for 3 TDs, runs for another and FIU beats Sam Houston 56-16 in regular-season finale

Keyone Jenkins threw for three touchdowns and ran for another to lead Florida International to a 56-16 win over Sam Houston in a regular-season finale Saturday

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Totals four TDs in return Jenkins went 15-for-24 for 291 yards, three touchdowns, and an interception against Sam Houston on Saturday. He also ran four times for 47 yards and a score.

Impact Jenkins was the starter until he injured himself, at which point Joe Pesansky stepped in and, frankly, outplayed Jenkins. It all worked out conveniently, though, as Jenkins was ready to go this week and Pesansky was out with an injury. The question becomes who starts the bowl game for FIU if both are healthy?

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Saturday Jenkins (groin) is off the injury report for Saturday's game against Sam Houston.

Impact Jenkins was deemed questionable leading up to the matchup as he dealt with a groin injury that has held him out three consecutive games but seems to have put it past him and is ready to roll for the last game of the regular season. The junior quarterback completed 62.8 percent go his passes for 1,402 yards and six touchdowns (four interceptions) across eight appearances prior to his injury.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting Saturday Jenkins (groin) is not starting Saturday's game versus Jacksonville State, per the CBS Sports broadcast.

Impact Jenkins was listed as questionable heading into Saturday's game due to a groin injury, and the fact that he's not starting indicates he's not available. Joe Pesansky is leading the Panthers' offense with Jenkins out.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Jax State Jenkins (groin) is listed as questionable for Saturday's game versus Jacksonville State.

Impact Jenkins is listed as questionable for the home showing, which means he'll likely be a game-time decision for the Panthers. If the starting quarterback is unable to play for his third straight week, redshirt senior Joe Pesansky will fill in under center once again.

NOVEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with groin injury Jenkins is dealing with a groin injury, Walter Villa of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jenkins' groin injury indicates why he did not play Florida International's latest game Saturday against Liberty. The quarterback remains questionable for Week 13 against Jacksonville State.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP Saturday Jenkins (undisclosed) was held out of Saturday's matchup against Liberty.

Impact Jenkins was previously listed as probable for Saturday's contest, so his absence comes as a bit of a surprise. The 6-foot quarterback has now missed back-to-back games with an undisclosed injury. His next chance to return will come against Jacksonville State next week.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Warming up Saturday Jenkins (undisclosed) is partaking in warmups ahead of Saturday's game verus Liberty, Kevin Barral of SI.com reports.

Impact Jenkins was listed as a question mark on the availability report, but it appears he's in line to start for the Panthers. He enters the day with 1,402 passing yards and a 6:4 TD:INT ratio on a 62.8 completion percentage, adding 46 carries for 81 yards and four touchdowns as a runner.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Officially questionable Jenkins (undisclosed) is questionable and will be a game-time call for Saturday's game against Liberty.

Impact Jenkins was expected to be a game-time decision for this game, so his status on the injury report isn't surprising. Jenkins' involvement in warmups will ultimately determine whether the signal-caller can give it a go Saturday. If not, expect Joe Pesansky to be under center. Jenkins has thrown for 1,402 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 81 yards and four scores this season.

NOVEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Likely a game-time call Jenkins (ribs) is likely a game-time call for Florida International, per Kevin Barral of SI.com.

Impact "We'll play it right up until game time, but both guys preparing as if they're going to play," head coach Willie Simmons told reporters. The aforementioned "other guy" would be Joe Pesansky, who played well in relief of Jenkins in Week 11, totaling five touchdowns. Jenkins has thrown for 1,402 yards, six touchdowns and four interceptions while rushing for 81 yards and four scores.

NOVEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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TCU Horned Frogs vs UCF Knights Highlights 🏈 FOX College Football

Keyone Jenkins finds Caden Piening for 19-yard TD, giving UCF lead over TCU

UCF QB Alonza Barnett III out with hamstring injury

Ferguson scores, Pitt defense holds on to beat UCF, 12-7

Jenkins throws for 3 TDs, runs for another and FIU beats Sam Houston 56-16 in regular-season finale