Why did Kenny Minchey flip his commitment from Nebraska to Kentucky?

Kenny Minchey, a transfer from Notre Dame, unexpectedly flipped his commitment to Kentucky after initially pledging to Nebraska, leaving the Huskers in a difficult quarterback search.

Who is Nebraska's starting quarterback after Dylan Raiola left?

Nebraska's starting quarterback situation for 2026 is uncertain, with T.J. Lateef currently being the only scholarship quarterback after the departure of Dylan Raiola and the recent flip of Kenny Minchey.

What happened to Nebraska's quarterback situation in the 2025 season?

Starting quarterback Dylan Raiola suffered a broken leg, leading freshman T.J. Lateef to start the final four games of the 2025 season for Nebraska.

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Nebraska QB Search Hits Snag as Minchey Flips to Kentucky

6 Jan

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Summary

Kenny Minchey, a Notre Dame transfer, flipped commitment to Kentucky.
Nebraska now has only one scholarship quarterback for 2026.
The Huskers lost starter Dylan Raiola to the transfer portal in December.

Nebraska QB Search Hits Snag as Minchey Flips to Kentucky

Nebraska's search for a starting quarterback has hit a significant roadblock with the unexpected decision of Kenny Minchey. The transfer quarterback from Notre Dame, who had committed to the Huskers on Sunday, flipped his commitment on Monday to join Kentucky. Minchey was considered Nebraska's top target to fill the crucial void left by starting quarterback Dylan Raiola's entry into the transfer portal on December 15, 2025.

The departure of Minchey leaves Nebraska with a precarious quarterback situation for the 2026 season, with only T.J. Lateef remaining on scholarship. Lateef, a true freshman, stepped in for the injured Raiola late in the 2025 season, starting the final four games after Raiola suffered a broken leg. The team subsequently lost its final three games, concluding with a 44-22 defeat in the Las Vegas Bowl on Wednesday.