Kenny Minchey isn’t headed to Lincoln after all.
One day after initially committing to play at Nebraska next season, Minchey flipped his commitment on Monday night. He will now play for Kentucky and new head coach Will Stein next season instead, according to ESPN’s Max Olson.
Minchey played in six games for the Fighting Irish last season, and ended up throwing for 196 yards while completing just shy of 77% of his passes. The redshirt sophomore with two years of eligibility remaining entered the portal officially on Friday with hopes of becoming a starter in 2026.
While it’s unclear what led to the flip, Stein has now landed a big name to help jumpstart the Wildcats next fall. Matt Rhule will have to head back to the drawing board to find Raiola’s replacement, too.