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Kenny Minchey Flips From Nebraska to Kentucky One Day After Committing to Huskers

Kentucky capitalized on the compressed transfer window under first-year coach Will Stein.

STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Kenny Minchey #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish throws against the Stanford Cardinal in the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)
Apr 12, 2025; Notre Dame, IN, USA; Notre Dame Fighting Irish quarterback Kenny Minchey (left) fakes a handoff to Notre Dame Fighting Irish running back Nolan James Jr. (right) during the Blue-Gold game at Notre Dame Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Michael Caterina-Imagn Images
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STANFORD, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Kenny Minchey #8 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish talks with head coach Marcus Freeman against the Stanford Cardinal in the fourth quarter at Stanford Stadium on November 29, 2025 in Stanford, California. (Photo by Eakin Howard/Getty Images)

Overview

  • Minchey told ESPN he reversed course and signed with Kentucky a day after announcing a Nebraska commitment, giving the Wildcats a redshirt sophomore quarterback with two years of eligibility.
  • The former Notre Dame backup completed 20 of 26 passes for 196 yards with 84 rushing yards and a touchdown in 2025 after losing the starting job to CJ Carr.
  • Kentucky moved to Minchey as Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt pursued LSU, filling a need after 2025 starter Cutter Boley transferred to Arizona State.
  • Nebraska, which had targeted Minchey following Dylan Raiola’s portal exit, returned to the market and later secured a commitment from UNLV quarterback Anthony Colandrea, according to multiple reports.
  • The flip drew strong reactions online from Nebraska supporters, illustrating the fast-moving Jan. 2–16 portal window that is reshaping quarterback searches across major programs.