Tempe, Arizona, January 5, 2026
Cutter Boley, a promising quarterback previously with the University of Kentucky, has announced his transfer to Arizona State University. The 6-foot-5 signal-caller, who started 11 games last season, made the decision after the departure of Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops. Boley’s impressive stats include 2,160 passing yards and 15 touchdowns during the 2025 season, with a standout performance against Tennessee. His transfer presents an exciting opportunity for Arizona State as they seek to rebuild their quarterback situation.
Tempe, Arizona – Former Kentucky Quarterback Cutter Boley Transfers to Arizona State
Tempe, Arizona – Cutter Boley, a redshirt freshman quarterback from Kentucky, has committed to Arizona State University, transferring from the University of Kentucky.
Transfer Details
Boley, a 6-foot-5, 220-pound quarterback from Hodgenville, Kentucky, entered the transfer portal on January 1, 2026, following the departure of Kentucky’s longtime head coach Mark Stoops. He announced his commitment to Arizona State on January 3, 2026.
Performance at Kentucky
During the 2025 season, Boley started 11 games for the Wildcats, passing for 2,160 yards with 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions. He completed 65.8% of his passes and added two rushing touchdowns. His standout performance was against Tennessee, where he threw for 330 yards and five touchdowns.
Arizona State’s Quarterback Situation
Arizona State had been seeking a new quarterback after Sam Leavitt entered the transfer portal. Leavitt, who led the Sun Devils to a Big 12 title and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024, missed the final five games of the 2025 season due to injury. Head coach Kenny Dillingham expressed confidence in finding a suitable replacement.
Background on Cutter Boley
Boley attended LaRue County High School in Hodgenville, Kentucky, for his freshman and sophomore years before transferring to Lexington Christian Academy for his junior and senior years. As a junior, he threw for 3,901 yards with 36 touchdowns and was named the Class 2A player of the year by the Kentucky Football Coaches Association.
Implications for Kentucky and Arizona State
Boley’s departure from Kentucky follows the firing of head coach Mark Stoops and the hiring of Oregon offensive coordinator Will Stein. His transfer to Arizona State provides the Sun Devils with a promising quarterback prospect as they look to rebuild their offense. Boley will have three years of eligibility remaining at Arizona State.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who is Cutter Boley?
Cutter Boley is a 6-foot-5, 220-pound quarterback from Hodgenville, Kentucky, who played for the University of Kentucky Wildcats during the 2024 and 2025 seasons. He has now transferred to Arizona State University.
What were Boley’s statistics at Kentucky?
In the 2025 season, Boley started 11 games, passing for 2,160 yards with 15 touchdowns and 12 interceptions, completing 65.8% of his passes, and adding two rushing touchdowns.
Why did Boley transfer to Arizona State?
Boley entered the transfer portal following the departure of Kentucky’s head coach Mark Stoops and subsequently committed to Arizona State University.
What is Arizona State’s quarterback situation?
Arizona State was seeking a new quarterback after Sam Leavitt entered the transfer portal. Leavitt had led the Sun Devils to a Big 12 title and a College Football Playoff appearance in 2024 but missed the final five games of the 2025 season due to injury.
What are Boley’s future prospects at Arizona State?
Boley will have three years of eligibility remaining at Arizona State, providing the Sun Devils with a promising quarterback prospect as they look to rebuild their offense.
Key Features
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Player Name | Cutter Boley |
| Previous School | University of Kentucky |
| New School | Arizona State University |
| Position | Quarterback |
| Height | 6 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 220 pounds |
| Hometown | Hodgenville, Kentucky |
| 2025 Season Stats | 2,160 passing yards, 15 touchdowns, 12 interceptions, 65.8% completion rate, 2 rushing touchdowns |
| Eligibility Remaining | Three years |
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