Slippery Rock University Athletics

Personal: Son of Terry Barksdale ... Pre-Physical Therapy major.

2012: Appeared in nine games in his first season at Slippery Rock ... took over starting quarterback role early in the season ... completed 95 of 168 pass attempts for a 56.5 completion percentage ... threw for 1,415 yards, 14 touchdowns and nine interceptions ... averaged 157.2 yards per game in the air ... was also the second-leading rusher on the team ... carried the ball 134 times for 507 net yards and 3.8 yards per carry ... scored seven rushing touchdowns ... named PSAC West Offensive Player of the Week twice ... had one of his best performances of the season at California (Pa.), completing 15-of-22 passes for 283 yards, one TD and no interceptions ... also ran for 112 yards and a TD in that game ... also excelled against Kutztown, completing 14-of-24 passes for 261 yards and three TD with no picks ... also ran for a career-high 169 yards on 23 carries against Kutztown ... Game-By-Game Statistics

Mt. San Jacinto College: While attending junior college in California, Barksdale threw for 1,761 yards and eight touchdowns with a 57.3 completion percentage in 2011.

High School: In his senior year at San Jacinto High School, he threw for 1,975 yards and 17 touchdowns ... completed 107 passes for a 59.4 percent completion rate.