ASU Names New Starting Quarterback
Kentucky Transfer Cutter Boley Named Arizona State Starting Quarterback For 2026 Season
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Key Points
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In 2025 at Kentucky, Cutter Boley appeared in 11 games (10 starts) and threw for 2,160 yards with 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, adding two rushing scores; he completed 65.8% of his throws, a Kentucky freshman record.
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ASU will open the season vs. Morgan State, then travel to No. 8 Texas A&M in Week 2, a high-profile early test for the new starter.
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Boley was the Sun Devils’ first transfer portal addition to commit to the program in this offseason, signaling a key directional shift for ASU’s quarterback room.
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Dillingham has publicly cited his prior recruitment of Boley to Oregon, highlighting his athleticism and basketball background as a major asset.
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Boley was rated the No. 38 quarterback in the 2024 high school class, underscoring his recruiting pedigree as he steps into ASU’s starting role.
Arizona State has named Cutter Boley as its starting quarterback for the 2026 season, ending a preseason battle that included Michigan transfer Mikey Keene and freshman Jake Fette. The Kentucky transfer State Press arrives with 11 games of experience in the SEC, where he threw for 2,160 yards and 15 touchdowns last season while completing 65.8% of his passes — a Kentucky freshman record.
The Sun Devils open September 5 against Morgan State before facing No. 8 Texas A&M in a challenging Week 2 matchup. Coach Kenny Dillingham has praised Boley's athleticism and State Press noted the quarterback was his top transfer portal priority this offseason, signaling a major shift for ASU's offense under the new regime.
How Boley Won the QB Battle
Boley beat out three other candidates during preseason competition. The competition included Keene, a veteran from Michigan; freshman Jake Fette; and Cam Dyer. ASU Sports News reported both Boley and Keene showed improvement reducing turnover-worthy plays during the battle, though Boley's edge in experience at the Power Five level proved decisive for Dillingham's staff.
Kentucky Roots and Freshman Success
Boley spent two seasons at Kentucky after being recruited as the No. 38 quarterback in the 2024 high school class. In 2025, he appeared in 11 games with 10 starts, throwing 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while adding two rushing scores. Radio USA noted his 65.8% completion rate set a Kentucky freshman record, showing solid accuracy despite the turnover concerns.
The Wildcats used Boley's athleticism and basketball background as key tools in their offense. WSAU highlighted a breakout performance against Tennessee as evidence of his potential, qualities that attracted Dillingham when he previously recruited him to Oregon before Boley chose Kentucky.
Immediate Big Test Against Texas A&M
ASU's schedule provides little margin for error. After opening at home against FCS opponent Morgan State, Boley must travel to College Station to face the No. 8 Aggies in his second collegiate start as an ASU quarterback. The Week 2 matchup will serve as an early test of whether Boley's SEC experience translates to success in the Big 12 and Dillingham's system.
Portal Shift Shows ASU's New Direction
Northland News Radio reported Boley was Arizona State's first transfer portal commitment this offseason, marking a deliberate strategy change under Dillingham. Rather than develop young quarterbacks, the new coach prioritized immediate experience and athleticism to rebuild the struggling program's fortunes quickly.
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