Cutter Boley's journey to Kentucky football's starting QB

These curated articles on Cutter Boley follow his journey to becoming Kentucky’s starting quarterback for the Wildcats' win against Eastern Michigan on Sept. 13, 2025.

From his commitment to UK while at Lexington Christian to stepping up after an injury to Zach Calzada, the stories below will catch you up on the redshirt freshman's progress.

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) runs the ball as Eastern Michigan’s Juan Salas Jr. chases during a game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. By Ryan C. Hermens

NO. 1: DID CUTTER BOLEY DO ENOUGH TO KEEP THE STARTING JOB FOR KENTUCKY FOOTBALL?

Whether or not you believe Kentucky has a quarterback controversy likely depends on how much stock you put into blowing out an overmatched opponent. | Published September 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

NO. 2: KENTUCKY QB TARGET CUTTER BOLEY TRANSFERRING TO LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY

Boley, a rising star in the class of 2025, already has scholarship offers from UK, Pittsburgh, WVU and Ole Miss. | Published May 25, 2022 | Read Full Story by Josh Moore

Lexington Christian Academy quarterback Cutter Boley, left, was joined by his parents and sister, Erin, right, for his commitment to play football at Kentucky on Thursday, May 18, 2023, at the school.

NO. 3: LCA STAR CUTTER BOLEY COMMITS TO KENTUCKY AS WILDCATS’ MOST-HYPED RECRUIT IN DECADES

Cutter Boley is the most-hyped quarterback commitment for Kentucky since Tim Couch in the early 1990s. | Published May 18, 2023 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Lexington Christian’s Cutter Boley (7) scrambles during Lexington Christian’s 38-34 season-opening football game loss to Madison Central at Madison Central High School in Richmond, Ky., Friday, Aug. 19, 2022.

NO. 4: WHAT A COMMITMENT FROM CUTTER BOLEY COULD MEAN TO KENTUCKY WILDCATS FOOTBALL

Here are the ramifications if, as expected, the highly touted LCA quarterback announces for UK on Thursday. | Published May 15, 2023 | Read Full Story by Mark Story

Lexington Christian Academy quarterback Cutter Boley during the football team’s photo day, Friday, July 21, 2023 in the Eagles locker room in Lexington, Ky.

NO. 5: THE HERALD-LEADER HUNDRED: 2023’S TOP KENTUCKY HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL PLAYERS

Here are Kentucky’s best high school football players for 2023, according to coaches and @HLpreps. | Published August 10, 2023 | Read Full Story by Jared Peck

Lexington Christian Academy quarterback Cutter Boley (7), center, looks on with teammates during the football team’s photo day, Friday, July 21, 2023 in the Eagles locker room in Lexington, Ky.

NO. 6: ‘WE WANT TO PLAY THE BEST.’ A Q&A WITH LEXINGTON CHRISTIAN QUARTERBACK CUTTER BOLEY.

University of Kentucky football recruit about to embark on senior season, and it shapes up as a challenging one. | Published August 10, 2023 | Read Full Story by Jared Peck

NO. 7: NEW WILDCATS QUARTERBACK CUTTER BOLEY HAS A KENTUCKY FOOTBALL LEGEND TO LEAN ON FOR ADVICE

UK legend Tim Couch has advice for the Wildcats’ newest quarterback recruit. | Published January 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) during a football game against Vanderbilt Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky.

NO. 8: ‘THERE’S NOTHING FRAGILE ABOUT HIM.’ CUTTER BOLEY UNFAZED BY DIFFICULT UK FOOTBALL DEBUT.

Much-hyped UK freshman Cutter Boley threw a pick six on his first collegiate pass at Florida. | Published October 24, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky Wildcats running back Demie Sumo-Karngbaye (0), second from right, is congratulated by Kentucky Wildcats offensive lineman Eli Cox (75) after scoring a touchdown during a game against the Murray State Racers at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.

NO. 9: CUTTER BOLEY SHINES AS KENTUCKY FOOTBALL BLOWS OUT MURRAY STATE TO SNAP LOSING STREAK

UK never trailed on its way to a 48-6 win over Murray State. | Published November 16, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) reacts after running for a first down during a game against the Murray State Racers at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. By Ryan C. Hermens

NO. 10: AFTER STRONG SHOWING VS. MURRAY STATE, SHOULD CUTTER BOLEY START FOR KENTUCKY AT TEXAS?

Cutter Boley impressed against lesser competition Saturday, but was it enough to play in the final two games? | Published November 17, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) throws a pass against the Texas Longhorns during the game at Darrell K Royal Texas Memorial Stadium on Saturday, November 23, 2024. By Silas Walker

NO. 11: FRESHMAN QB CUTTER BOLEY WILL MAKE HIS FIRST KENTUCKY FOOTBALL START AGAINST LOUISVILLE

UK is making an expected QB switch for the regular season finale. | Published November 25, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky quarterback Cutter Boley, center, leaves the field after being injured against Louisville on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024, at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky.

NO. 12: TARGETING PENALTY AGAINST LOUISVILLE ENDS CUTTER BOLEY’S FIRST UK START EARLY

UK freshman QB Cutter Boley was sidelined by a helmet-to-helmet hit early in the second half versus Louisville. | Published November 30, 2024 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

UK QB Cutter Boley (#8) looks for the pass downfield during the Kentucky Football Fan Day open practice at the Joe Craft Football Training Center on August 2, 2025, in Lexington, Ky. By Tasha Poullard

NO. 13: WHAT TO MAKE OF MARK STOOPS’ LATEST COMMENTS ON QB COMPETITION, CUTTER BOLEY

Mark Stoops apparently wants you to know he has not named a starting quarterback for the 2025 season. | Published August 20, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) reacts after Kentucky beat Murray State in a game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024. By Ryan C. Hermens

NO. 14: CUTTER BOLEY TO START FOR KENTUCKY FOOTBALL VERSUS EASTERN MICHIGAN

The future is now for Kentucky football at quarterback. | Published September 13, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) on the sidelines during a football game against Toledo, Saturday, Aug 30, 2025 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. By Brian Simms

NO. 15: UK COACHES HYPED CUTTER BOLEY IN CAMP, SO IS HE AN OPTION TO BOOST OFFENSE?

There were no surprises on the pre-Ole Miss depth chart released by Mark Stoops on Monday. | Published September 2, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) throws a pass during the fourth quarter of a football game against Ole Miss, Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025 at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky. By Brian Simms

NO. 16: AFTER ZACH CALZADA’S INJURY, CUTTER BOLEY HAS CHANCE TO START FOR KENTUCKY

Mark Stoops might have had his quarterback decision made for him Saturday in the fourth quarter of a 30-23 loss to Ole Miss. | Published September 6, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky Wildcats quarterback Cutter Boley (8) walks off the field following a loss to Ole Miss at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025. By Ryan C. Hermens

NO. 17: KENTUCKY VS. EASTERN MICHIGAN PREDICTION: CAN CUTTER BOLEY SPARK OFFENSE?

Kentucky football will look to build some momentum against Eastern Michigan on Saturday in advance of its first bye week of the season. | Published September 12, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

Kentucky Wildcats running back Seth McGowan (3) reaches for a touchdown past Eastern Michigan’s Tyrell Martin during a game at Kroger Field in Lexington, Ky., on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025. By Ryan C. Hermens

NO. 18: BEHIND CUTTER BOLEY AND SETH MCGOWAN, KENTUCKY BLOWS OUT EASTERN MICHIGAN

Kentucky football’s offense finally has something good to feel about heading into the first of two bye weeks this season. | Published September 14, 2025 | Read Full Story by Jon Hale

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