Kenny Minchey struggles with deep passing in Kentucky's offense
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 12, 2026, 10:12 AM
Last updated Nov 12, 2026
Kentucky quarterback Kenny Minchey has posted impressive completion rates this season, sitting just outside the top 10 nationally at 69.9%. He has excelled in short throws, completing 80.8% of such passes. However, Minchey's performance decreases when attempting longer passes, with only 35.5% completion on throws of 20 yards or more. With two drops contributing to this issue, Kentucky aims to improve deep passing efficiency in their upcoming game against Florida on November 14.
- •Minchey ranks third in the SEC with nearly 21 completions per game.
- •He has only completed 11 deep passes this season, far below peers.
- •Kentucky plays Florida on November 14 at Kroger Field.
- •The Wildcats aim to enhance their long pass strategy.
- 10:12 AMYahoo Sports — Key part of Kentucky football's passing game has yet to be unlocked
"UK's Kenny Minchey has been among the most accurate quarterbacks in the country this season. But there's one crucial thing he still needs to shore up.
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