2014 Football Roster
Roster
Carnes, Brion

Jersey Number 3
Brion Carnes
- Position:
- Quarterback
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Bradenton, Fla.
- High School:
- Manatee
Bio
2013: Saw action in all 12 games, starting the last three games for UNI at quarterback … was a versatile player for the Panthers during the season, seeing time at running back, quarterback and returning punts and kickoffs … racked up 226 yards and two touchdowns on the ground to finish second on the team in rushing yards … also finished with 55 kickoff and 47 punt return yards … finished the season 41-80-4 with 438 yards and two touchdowns at quarterback … earned MVFC Newcomer of the Week honors for his 18-30-1, 219-yard and two touchdown performance against No. 9 Youngstown State (11/9) … was named to the MVFC All-Newcomer Team.
Prior to UNI: Played at the University of Nebraska from 2010-2012 … appeared in Nebraska’s win over Idaho State as a wide receiver in 2012 … saw action in the Huskers’ wins over Chattanooga, Wyoming and Minnesota at quarterback during the 2011 season … redshirted during the 2010 season.
High School: Carnes was a four-year starting quarterback for Coach Jo Kinnan at Manatee and compiled a 39-12 record as a starter … threw for nearly 2,500 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior, while rushing for another 440 yards and 12 touchdowns … helped Manatee to its first appearance in the state championship game in 16 years … was a first-team all-area pick by the Bradenton Herald and was selected to play in the FACA North-South All-Star Football Classic … during his junior season, Carnes completed 84-of-148 passes for 1,227 yards and 12 touchdowns, while rushing for another 243 yards and five touchdowns … threw for better than 6,000 yards and nearly 50 touchdowns, while rushing for more than 1,100 yards and 23 touchdowns in his career at Manatee High … Rivals.com ranked Carnes as the No. 7 dual-threat quarterback in the nation and among the top 50 players in the state of Florida.
Personal: Son of Lorenzo and Faith Carnes … majoring in general studies.
Prior to UNI: Played at the University of Nebraska from 2010-2012 … appeared in Nebraska’s win over Idaho State as a wide receiver in 2012 … saw action in the Huskers’ wins over Chattanooga, Wyoming and Minnesota at quarterback during the 2011 season … redshirted during the 2010 season.
High School: Carnes was a four-year starting quarterback for Coach Jo Kinnan at Manatee and compiled a 39-12 record as a starter … threw for nearly 2,500 yards and 24 touchdowns as a senior, while rushing for another 440 yards and 12 touchdowns … helped Manatee to its first appearance in the state championship game in 16 years … was a first-team all-area pick by the Bradenton Herald and was selected to play in the FACA North-South All-Star Football Classic … during his junior season, Carnes completed 84-of-148 passes for 1,227 yards and 12 touchdowns, while rushing for another 243 yards and five touchdowns … threw for better than 6,000 yards and nearly 50 touchdowns, while rushing for more than 1,100 yards and 23 touchdowns in his career at Manatee High … Rivals.com ranked Carnes as the No. 7 dual-threat quarterback in the nation and among the top 50 players in the state of Florida.
Personal: Son of Lorenzo and Faith Carnes … majoring in general studies.
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