I can understand him leaving. A redshirt freshman sitting behind a very talented true freshman, he might never start again for the Tide. Barnett is a talented young QB who needs more development. Not sure he will ever get the opportunity as Hurts' backup.
I think Bama will be fine with Cooper Bateman as backup.
Agreed that there is more to the story. Saban says he is not aware of any pending transfer.
Click here for linkI don't think LSU or USC would be good choices for him. He needs to be with a coach that can develop QBs, like Florida, or somewhere on the west coast where he is from and can be closer to home.