Overview
- Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey committed to Nebraska on Jan. 4, then told ESPN on Jan. 5 he was flipping to Kentucky to play for new coach Will Stein.
- Kentucky pursued other quarterbacks earlier in the cycle, including a visit from Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt, before pivoting to secure Minchey.
- Following Minchey’s reversal, UNLV starter Anthony Colandrea committed to Nebraska on Jan. 6, per his agents, after an official visit to Lincoln.
- Colandrea earned Mountain West Player of the Year honors in 2025, totaling 3,459 passing yards, 649 rushing yards and 33 touchdowns while leading UNLV to 10 wins.
- Nebraska needed a new starter after Dylan Raiola entered the transfer portal following a season-ending injury, and the NCAA’s Jan. 2–16 window continues to drive fast-moving quarterback decisions.