Ex-Notre Dame QB Kenny Minchey commits to Nebraska via portal

Notre Dame transfer quarterback kenny minchey is committed to nebraskahe told ESPN on Sunday.

The Cornhuskers acquired their top target among transfer quarterbacks in Minchy, a redshirt sophomore with two more years of eligibility who moved on from Notre Dame looking for an opportunity to be the starter in 2026.

Minchy officially entered the portal on Friday, the first day of the two-week transfer window in college football.

The 6-foot-2, 208-pound passer went through a close offseason competition CJ Carr For Notre Dame’s starting job that extended into preseason camp. In six appearances this season, Minchey completed 20 of 26 passing for 196 yards and rushed for 84 yards and a touchdown.

Minchy, a former ESPN 300 recruit who was the No. 5 dual-threat quarterback prospect in the 2023 class, gives coach Matt Rhule and offensive coordinator Dana Holgorsen the chance to build a quarterback in 2026 after being a two-year starter. dylan raiola Opted to proceed through the transfer portal,

Nebraska started 6–2 in its third year under Rhule before suffering a 21–17 loss to Raiola due to a season-ending injury. USCThe Huskers finished 7-6 after losing four of their last five games as a new quarterback TJ Lateef He replaced Raiola and totaled 1,024 yards and nine touchdowns.