Here’s why Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops believes his freshman quarterback is ready for the Governor’s Cup.

For much of the modern history of the Governor’s Cup rivalry, the annual matchup with Louisville has served as a jumping off point for Kentucky seasons. That dynamic has changed since the game moved from the opener (or Week 3) to the regular season finale,

On Monday, Kentucky head coach Mark Stoops claimed freshman quarterback Cutter Boley has a surplus of this special quality. “He’s just got that feel. He’s got the moxie,” Stoops said. “He gets along with absolutely everybody on the team.

Cutter Boley got thrown to the wolves at Texas. Facing the second-ranked defense in the nation, in front of 100,000 people while trailing 17 points, the true freshman didn’t flinch. He’s being rewarded with his first career start against Louisville in the Governor’s Cup.

The Cats have won the last five games against the Cardinals, tying a Louisville five-game winning streak from 2011-15 for the longest streak in the series. Last season, Kentucky upset the ninth-ranked Cardinals 38-31 in the Derby City. UK head coach Mark Stoops has never shied away from the importance of Kentucky’s rivalry with Louisville.

Kentucky football coach Mark Stoops announced a quarterback change Monday: Freshman Cutter Boley will start Saturday afternoon versus Louisville.

After some back-and-forth between passers over the last few weeks, Kentucky Football head coach Mark Stoops has decided to officially make a quarterback change. Stoops announced on Monday that true fr

Decision to install true freshman as UK’s starting quarterback for season finale vs. Louisville carries major program implications.