Cutter Boley Named Starting QB for Kentucky SEC Road Opener Against South Carolina

Kentucky football has officially named redshirt freshman Cutter Boley as their starting quarterback for the upcoming SEC road game against South Carolina, a decision influenced by Boley's strong performance against Eastern Michigan and the ongoing recovery of previous starter Zach Calzada from a shoulder injury. Boley impressed by throwing for 240 yards and two touchdowns while also showing mobility, leading to his promotion to QB1, with Calzada and Beau Allen listed as backups. Head coach Mark Stoops emphasized that Calzada's injury and other factors contributed to this change, highlighting the need to be cautious with Calzada's health. Kentucky aims to leverage its balanced offensive attack, including a strong rushing game led by Seth McGowan, to secure its first SEC win of the season. The Wildcats enter the game as underdogs but are confident in Boley's ability to lead the offense and maintain ball security. Defensive strategy will focus on stopping South Carolina's ground game, which has struggled in recent matchups.