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Marcus Freeman praises Kenny Minchey for Kentucky football resurgence

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 12, 2026, 10:09 PM

Last updated Oct 12, 2026

Marcus Freeman praises Kenny Minchey for Kentucky football resurgence

Summary

Marcus Freeman, head coach of Notre Dame, commended Kenny Minchey for his performance at Kentucky, where Minchey transferred after losing the starting quarterback job to C.J. Carr in 2025. Kentucky stands at 5-1 and ranked No. 15 in the AP poll, with Minchey leading the team to comeback victories over South Carolina and LSU by identical scores of 35-34. Notre Dame is currently 6-0 and also in contention for the College Football Playoff, with significant upcoming games against top-ranked teams. Freeman hopes to see both players meet again on the field in postseason play.

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By the Numbers

•Freeman praised Minchey's success in leading Kentucky's football team.
•Minchey transferred to Kentucky after competing for the starting job at Notre Dame.
•Kentucky is currently ranked No. 15 with a 5-1 record.
•Notre Dame remains undefeated at 6-0 and faces tough opponents soon.
•Freeman expressed pride in Minchey's achievements based on his recovery and play.

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10:09 PMYahoo Sports — Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman gives Kenny Minchey his flowers for leading Kentucky resurgence

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Notre Dame football is off to a rock-solid 6-0 start on the season after a great regular season with C.J. Carr at quarterback in 2025. While he has been stellar for the Irish and has emerged as a Heisman Trophy candidate and an NFL Draft prospect, Carr very nearly wasn’t even the starting QB for Marcus Freeman in 2025. Before the 2025 season, Carr […] The post Notre Dame’s Marcus Freeman gives Kenny Minchey his flowers for leading Kentucky resurgence appeared first on ClutchPoints.
— Yahoo Sports

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