As expected, Zach Calzada was named Kentucky’s starting quarterback on Monday ahead of the season opener against Toledo on Saturday at Kroger Field.

Clazada, a transfer, fended off a late challenge from backup Cutter Boley to earn the starting job following successful seasons at Incarnate Word and Texas A&M.

“It wasn't what Zach wasn't doing, It was Cutter really playing well, in particular down the stretch of camp, I'd say, the last 10 days,” Kentucky coach Mark Stoops said Monday. “He just seemed so much more comfortable, so much more confident in playing at a higher level. I think they were both playing good, and that, you know, we need that. As you know, it's a very difficult schedule we have in front of us, and we need all hands on deck, and so I'm quite confident in both of those g

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