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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

Questionable Saturday Jenkins is listed as questionable for Saturday's game against Middle Tennessee St.

Impact Jenkins popped up on the injury report which clouds his availability for this matchup. The expectation is he will remain the start under center should he be ready to go. More news will surface closer to kickoff.

NOVEMBER 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to remain as starter Head coach Willie Simmons indicated Wednesday that Jenkins will remain the starter in Saturday's game against Middle Tenn. St, Walter Villa of The Miami Herald reports.

Impact Jenkins has only thrown for more than 200 yards in one of his last four outings but Simmons stated that the quarterback's job is "not in jeopardy" after suffering two losses. The junior signal-caller will look to bounce back in a major way to secure down his role under center.

NOVEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Throws two TDs, split snaps Jenkins went 15-for-24 for 147 yards and two touchdowns against Missouri State on Wednesday. He also lost a fumble.

Impact Notably, Joe Pesansky also played some significant time under center, and this was not a blowout and neither quarterback appears to have gotten injured. It may be as simple as things aren't going great for FIU, Jenkins was recruited by the previous staff, and Pesansky transferred in this offseason to play for the current staff.

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Shomari Lawrence rushes for 104 yards, 2 TDs against former team and Missouri State beats FIU 28-21

Jacob Clark threw for 163 yards and two touchdowns, Shomari Lawrence rushed for 104 yards and two scores against his former team, and Missouri State beat Florida International 28-2...

OCTOBER 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Throws TD Jenkins went 22-for-37 for 296 yards and a touchdown against KSU on Tuesday.

Impact Not too shabby for a guy who was questionable with a back issue, but by no means a remarkable day. It's a concern that through seven games Jenkins has yet to throw multiple touchdowns in an outing. He's had four rushing scores, but that's still not good.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting vs. Kennesaw State Jenkins (back) is starting against Kennesaw State on Tuesday, Kevin Barral of SI.com reports.

Impact Jenkins was listed as questionable in the availability report prior to the game, but he was spotted in warmups receiving snaps from the starting center, so he's going to start and should handle his regular workload. Through six appearances this season, Jenkins has completed 63.6 percent of his passes for 959 yards while posting a 3:4 TD:INT.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain to face Kennesaw State Jenkins (back) is listed as questionable to play Tuesday against Kennesaw State.

Impact Jenkins will probably be a game-time call, meaning a decision on his status will be made closer to Tuesday's 7 p.m. ET kickoff. The junior quarterback has completed 63.6 percent of his passes for a 3:4 TD:INT while averaging a mere 5.8 yards per play in six appearances this season. If Jenkins is unable to go, then Joe Pesansky would step in as his replacement under center.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out vs. Kennesaw State Jenkins (back) is out for Tuesday's game against Kennesaw State.

Impact The loss of Jenkins is significant, but he wasn't having a very good season. Through six contests, he's completed 63.6 percent of his passes for a 3:4 TD:INT and a mere 5.8 yards per play. His absence means Joe Pesansky should start Tuesday.

OCTOBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Florida International beats Western Kentucky 25-6 to snap a 10-game road losing streak

Kejon Owens rushed for a career-high 195 yards and a touchdown, Jessiah McGrew made two interceptions and Florida International beat Western Kentucky 25-6 on Tuesday night to snap...

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Returns to game Tuesday Jenkins (back) reentered Tuesday's 25-6 win over Western Kentucky.

Impact Jenkins was able to return to Tuesday's win over the Hilltoppers on FIU's opening drive of the second half. The 6-foot junior, who was reported to be dealing with back/rib injuries per Kevin Barral of SI.com, finished the game completing 17-of-26 pass attempts for 184 yards and one touchdown. Jenkins' status ahead of next Tuesday's game against Kennesaw State will be worth monitoring to see if any lingering soreness inhibits his practice load.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Exits game Tuesday Jenkins (lower body) exited Tuesday's game against WKU, Kevin Barral of SI.com reports.

Impact Jenkins suffered a lower-body injury late in the second quarter of Tuesday's game against WKU. The 6-foot junior quarterback was able to exit the field under his own power, but he immediately went into the injury tent. Joe Pesansky has taken over under center, and it remains to be seen if Jenkins will be able to re-enter the contest.

OCTOBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Turns it over twice Jenkins went 15-for-24 for 74 yards and an interception and also lost a fumble in a blowout loss to UConn on Saturday.

Impact Instead of taking another step forward in his third season, Jenkins has completely regressed. Taking 24 passing attempts to get to 74 yards is brutal, and Jenkins' time as the number-one quarterback could be coming to an end. Well, it could be, but FIU seems to lack for any other options.

OCTOBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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

Shomari Lawrence rushes for 104 yards, 2 TDs against former team and Missouri State beats FIU 28-21

Florida International beats Western Kentucky 25-6 to snap a 10-game road losing streak