A New Chapter for Cutter Boley

After entering the transfer portal on Friday, Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley has already found his new home. According to On3, Boley has committed to Arizona State after spending the first two years of his college career in Lexington. His decision comes as a result of a quick and successful transition, with Arizona State being the natural fit for the quarterback.

Boley gained momentum with Arizona State as soon as he entered the portal, and it should come as no surprise that he is ending up as a Sun Devil. As a native of Lexington, Boley was the piece Kentucky wanted to build around for the future. However, this changed when Mark Stoops left and new head coach Will Stein was hired. Stein seems to be looking for someone who fits his offensive style and how he runs things.

Boley’s Journey at Kentucky

Boley started his college career as a backup quarterback, learning the ropes during his freshman season at Kentucky. He took over the starting quarterback role just two games into the 2025 season, quickly turning himself into a quality quarterback in the conference. He earned All-SEC Freshman Team honors and finished the season with 2,160 yards, along with 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.

With Boley now heading to Arizona State, it’s worth noting who Kentucky’s top quarterback target to replace him is: Arizona State transfer Sam Leavitt. Leavitt is the top-ranked player in the entire portal and would be an absolutely massive get for Kentucky. The buzz around him and Kentucky continues to grow, especially since he entered the portal with a “do not contact tag” after rumors started to circulate about his school and Boley.

Leavitt recently set a visit to Kentucky this weekend, and the university will see how things move forward in his recruitment. As Stein looks to pick his own guy in the portal, he shared his thoughts on what he looks for in a quarterback during his introductory press conference:

“You start, kind of in your career, do they fit the measurables? But at quarterback, it’s so much more than that. It’s do they have the mental makeup to be the top, toughest M’Fer on the field? Because that’s what they got to be. They got to be mentally and physically tough. That’s really where it starts with me, and then processing ability, being extremely accurate thinking. If you look at the guys that I’ve coached recently, all over 70% passers, if you’re not over 70% High School, it makes you think you’re going to be 70% college. So we look at that, arm talent only takes you so far. You rarely ever throw it 70 yards, unless it’s a Hail Mary situation. So can you be accurate? Can you throw on time? Can you withstand the confines of a pocket? And then in today’s modern football, you got to be mobile.”

Could Kentucky Actually Be Pulling Off a QB Swap?

As Boley makes his way to Arizona State, the question remains: could Kentucky actually be pulling off a quarterback swap? With Leavitt as a potential replacement, the Wildcats are looking to fill the void left by Boley’s departure. This move could significantly impact the team’s strategy and performance moving forward.

The transition from Boley to Leavitt represents a major shift in Kentucky’s football program. With Stein’s emphasis on mental and physical toughness, accuracy, and mobility, the new quarterback will need to meet these high standards. The success of this transition will depend on how well Leavitt adapts to the new system and how quickly he can establish himself as the leader of the offense.

As the season approaches, all eyes will be on Kentucky’s quarterback situation. Whether it’s Boley or Leavitt, the team will need a strong and reliable signal-caller to lead them to success. The coming weeks will be crucial in determining the direction of the program and the future of its quarterback position.