The word is finally out, and after what felt like an eternity of speculation, Arizona State has officially named junior Cutter Boley as their starting quarterback for the upcoming season. It’s the moment everyone’s been waiting for, with head coach Kenny Dillingham reportedly set to spill all the details to the media later today, August 29, after practice. ESPN’s Pete Thamel dropped the scoop, confirming what many in Tempe suspected was coming.
The Big Man Under Center
So, who is Cutter Boley? He’s the guy. This battle was tight, with four quarterbacks on the roster, but it really came down to Boley and Mikey Keene, a local favorite from Chandler High. The momentum was all with Boley lately, he’d been getting those first-team reps in practice. The dude’s got the physical tools, standing tall at 6-foot-5 and weighing in at 220 pounds. He’s a transfer from Kentucky, where he didn’t start the 2025 season as QB1. He stepped up three weeks into that season, taking over from Incarnate Word transfer Zach Calzada, and put up some decent numbers. He completed 65.8% of his passes for 2,160 yards and threw 15 touchdowns. Not bad for a guy named to the SEC’s All-Freshman team, right? His best performance came in a wild shootout loss against Tennessee, where he lit it up, going 26-for-35 for 330 yards and five touchdowns. Even in a 56-34 loss, that’s a stat line that makes you notice.
Those Turnover Numbers Are a Kicker
But here’s where it gets real, and it’s the elephant in the room for every Sun Devils fan: turnovers. This isn’t just a small blip; it’s a pattern. Last season alone, Boley tossed 12 interceptions. When you zoom out to his entire career, he’s sitting at 17 touchdowns and a shocking 16 interceptions. Think about that: almost one pick for every touchdown. That’s tough to overcome. And it wasn’t just through the air; he fumbled the ball twice in 2025, losing both of them. To make matters worse, three of his turnovers last season were absolute backbreakers, directly returned for touchdowns by the opposing team. Yeah, that Tennessee game where he threw five TDs? He still threw one interception. This is the challenge. Can Boley mature and protect the ball, or are these costly giveaways going to sink ASU’s season before it even gets going?
So, the decision is made. Cutter Boley is the starting QB, and the pressure is officially on. The Sun Devils kick off their season at Mountain America Stadium next Saturday, September 5, against the Morgan State Bears. Every snap from Boley will be scrutinized, every pass weighed, especially with that turnover history. This could be a huge year for him to prove he’s the guy, or those early struggles could haunt them. Get ready, because it’s going to be a wild ride.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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