If Brock Vandagriff can't play, it's time to pass the torch to Cutter Boley

The offense has stunk most of the year; let's just get that out of the way. 19 points a game, Tennesee's running back alone has scored more touchdowns than our whole team. When fans tune in to see a game, they want fireworks, not interceptions, sacks, and fumbles. With Brock Vandagriff and Gavin Wimsatt putting up inconsistent stats this season, and now Brock Vandagriff hurt, it may be time to ask: is it Cutter time?

The Current Struggles

Brock Vandagriff, who was recently injured in a tough loss to Tennessee, has shown moments of great play and boneheaded throws. However, his season completion percentage of 57% with just seven touchdowns against six interceptions makes it clear he's still struggling. With 1,359 passing yards on 110 of 192 completions, he has not been the answer to the Cats' quarterback struggles.

Then there's Gavin Wimsatt, whose passing struggles have been evident from the start of his college career at Rutgers. With a completion rate of only 40% this season (12 of 30), 162 yards, one touchdown, and three interceptions, his stats are just bad. His career completion rate sits below 45%, emphasizing that passing is not his strong suit. While Wimsatt's 46 rushes for 171 yards demonstrate his mobility, a quarterback’s main job is to throw the ball, and that isn't working.

Enter Cutter Boley: A Fresh Face with Potential

Fans and analysts are already buzzing about what they have in Boley, a top-20 freshman quarterback. Boley's high school stats and glowing scouting reports show a quarterback with arm talent and game IQ who can create big plays and carry a team through challenging moments. He just does not have the experience at this level yet. The math lines up perfect, you can play up to 4 games and still redshirt, Boley has appeared in the Florida game, meaning he can play the next three and still redshirt.

Why Now?

With both Vandagriff and Wimsatt struggling and Vandagriff dealing with multiple health issues, including being knocked out by a vicious sack by James Pearce Jr. of the Vols, the window is open for Boley to step in and show what he can do at this level.

In addition to still being able to redshirt if he plays in every remaining game, Kentucky has a bye week this week to let Cutter take first-team reps.

A Bold Move for the Future

As the old saying goes, "Fortune favors the bold." The decision to put a freshman like Cutter Boley in the spotlight is risky, but so is relying on a passing attack led by Gavin Wimsatt. The Cats don’t have much to lose by giving Boley a shot; he might just be the spark needed to get a couple of wins. Bush Hamdan seems intrigued by the idea:

The season is lost, and there is no bowl game unless Kentucky wins, and that includes a trip to Texas, so it is time to see what we have in Cutter Boley. With the transfer portal, who knows if Brock or Gavin will stay, so you may as well see what you have. Kentucky has a bye this week and returns next weekend with a home game against Murray State in a much-needed get-right game.