FIU Starting QB Keyone Jenkins To Enter Transfer Portal

Kevin Barral | 10 Hours Ago

Nov 18, 2023; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; FIU Panthers quarterback Keyone Jenkins (1) looks to pass in the second quarter against the Arkansas Razorbacks at Donald W. Reynolds Razorback Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images / Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images

Per On3, sophomore quarterback Keyone Jenkins is entering the transfer portal. He will have two years of eligibility remaining.

Jenkins would finish his FIU career completing 382 passes for 4,971 yards, 33 touchdowns and 19 interceptions, if he does go elsewhere.

BREAKING: FIU standout QB Keyone Jenkins plans to enter the Transfer Portal, he tells @on3sports

The 6’0 196 QB totaled 4,979 Yards and 41 TDs in his 2 seasons with the Panthers

Will have 2 years of eligibility remaining https://t.co/wyQZ9rokXq pic.twitter.com/Mbvikmhs3i

— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) December 2, 2024

The Miami Central High School product joined FIU prior to the 2023 season. In his first season at FIU, he started 11 games, completing 194 passes for 2,414 yards, 11 touchdowns and 11 interceptions. He finished sixth in CUSA in passing yards and touchdowns. He was tied for second in interceptions.

In 2024, Jenkins had a big season, completing 188 passes for 2,557 yards, 22 touchdowns and eight interceptions. Jenkins ended the season tied for first in the league in passing touchdowns, third in passing yards and in completions.

Jenkins earned Conference USA Offensive Player of the Week following his performance against Central Michigan. He was also named to the Manning Stars of the Week poll after his four passing touchdowns against New Mexico State.

This season with Jenkins under centers, the FIU offense ranked sixth amongst the conference and the passing offense was third in the conference.

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