UCF's Frost Provides Spring Update, Addresses Barnett's Status

Head coach Scott Frost shared progress on the Knights' spring practices, including the latest on quarterback Alonza Barnett's recovery.

Apr. 12, 2026 at 11:19pm

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UCF head coach Scott Frost met with reporters Saturday following the Knights' sixth spring practice, offering an early progress report on the team's development and providing an update on quarterback Alonza Barnett's recovery from an undisclosed injury.

Why it matters

As UCF looks to build on last season's success, Frost's spring update gives insight into the team's maturity, depth, and preparations for the upcoming year, with Barnett's status a key factor in the Knights' offensive plans.

The details

Frost expressed satisfaction with the team's attention to detail and enthusiasm through the first two weeks of spring ball, noting the offense has continued to operate effectively despite Barnett's limited participation. The head coach said Barnett could be cleared for more activity as soon as next week, and that the veteran quarterback's experience will be valuable once he returns. Frost also highlighted the progress of backup quarterbacks Keyone Jenkins, Kaleb Hicks, and others, as well as the improved physicality and mental toughness across the roster.

  • UCF has completed six spring practices as of Saturday, April 12, 2026.
  • Alonza Barnett could be cleared for more participation as early as next week.

The players

Scott Frost

The head coach of the UCF Knights football team.

Alonza Barnett

The starting quarterback for the UCF Knights, who is currently limited in spring practices due to an undisclosed injury.

Keyone Jenkins

A veteran quarterback on the UCF roster who has stood out during Barnett's absence.

Kaleb Hicks

A young quarterback on the UCF roster who has shown improvement during spring practices.

Ty Bartrum

A UCF player who demonstrated the team's increased maturity and focus this spring.

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What they’re saying

“I've been really happy. I've been happy with the attention to detail, just how our kids come to practice ready to be pros and try to get better. There's a lot of enthusiasm, a lot of really good effort. The rest of it we can coach and the guys are giving us what we need to have them give us in order to improve.”

— Scott Frost, Head Coach

“He's doing a lot of rehabbing right now. He's throwing some, kind of on his own, mostly working with the trainers and then getting involved in meetings and on the field kind of taking reps. He's getting a lot closer and we're kind of being really cautious with him to make sure that he's 100% ready to go before we put him out there.”

— Scott Frost, Head Coach

“I hope that next week he's able to do some things and then hopefully that keeps progressing through spring.”

— Scott Frost, Head Coach

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