Jovantae Barnes explains mysterious 2023 season, says he was never healthyby:George Stoia•03/25/24•GeorgeStoiaRead In AppSep 16, 2023; Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA; Oklahoma's Jovantae Barnes (2) runs the ball in the second quarter against the Tulsa Golden Hurricane at Skelly Field at H.A. Chapman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Nathan J. Fish-USA TODAY SportsFor OU junior running back Jovantae Barnes, the 2023 season was nothing like what he hoped it would be.