Quarterback Cutter Boley could get his first start this season when Kentucky closes out a three-game homestand against Eastern Michigan on Saturday.

Boley played most of the second half after starter Zach Calaza left and didn’t return in the Wildcats’ 30-23 loss to No. 17 Ole Miss last Saturday. Boley completed one of three passes, including a 38-yard strike to Hardley Gilmore.

Stoops said Calzada wasn’t scheduled to practice on Monday, allowing Boley to earn more repetitions under center in practice this week. Beau Allen will serve as Boley’s backup until Calzada returns, Stoops said Monday.

“I’m excited to see Cutter,” Stoops said. “I say that about every position, when somebody gets hurt — I never want to see a player get hurt — but when that happens, about every time I've been up he

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