Former Notre Dame backup quarterback Kenny Minchey, who committed to Nebraska just over 24 hours ago, instead changed his commitment to Kentucky on Monday, multiple media outlets reported.
Minchey, who entered the portal Friday, had lost an offseason competition to become the Fighting Irish’s starting quarterback to eventual starter CJ Carr over the summer.
His playing time, as expected, was then limited, although he appeared in six games, completing 20 of 26 passes for 196 yards. He added seven carries for 84 yards and a touchdown on the ground.
He only appeared in four games over the previous two seasons, preserving an extra year of eligibility. He will be classified junior in 2026.
Minchey initially told ESPN on Sunday that he would join Matt Rhule’s Nebraska program. His turnaround on Monday was reported by ESPN, CBS Sports and On3.
Kentucky needed a quarterback once their previous starter Cutter Boley entered the portal and found a home with Arizona State. Boley led the Wildcats with 2,160 yards and 15 touchdowns, along with 12 interceptions in 2025.
Nebraska will now head back into the portal to look for a replacement for Dylan Raiola, who also entered the portal this offseason after guiding Nebraska for much of the last two seasons.
Kentucky had been one of two top pursuers of quarterback Sam Leavitt’s target, formerly of Arizona State, along with LSU. The Tigers, led by new coach Lane Kiffin, could be the leader in acquiring Leavitt now, with Kentucky acquiring Minchey and the Tigers previously missing out on Cincinnati’s Brendan Sorsby, who chose Texas Tech.
–Field level media
