Nebraska transfer QB Kenny Minchey flips to Kentucky, ESPN reports
LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) — Notre Dame transfer quarterback Kenny Minchey has flipped his commitment from Nebraska to Kentucky, Max Olson for ESPN reported Monday night.
This news comes just one day after Minchey announced his commitment to Nebraska.
NEWS: Notre Dame transfer Kenny Minchey has flipped his commitment from Nebraska to Kentucky, sources tell ESPN.
One day after committing to the Huskers, Minchey has opted to play for new HC Will Stein and the Wildcats. pic.twitter.com/aGwwNi1Ot4
— Max Olson (@max_olson) January 6, 2026
On the positive side for Nebraska, the Huskers landed two commits in the transfer portal on Monday.
San Diego State transfer linebacker Owen Chambliss announced his commitment to Nebraska.
BREAKING: San Diego State standout transfer LB Owen Chambliss has Committed to Nebraska, he tells @On3Sports
This season he totaled 109 tackles, 4 sacks, 5 PD, and 1 INThttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/AsXuhyF9HP
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 6, 2026
Chambliss is following his defensive coordinator, Rob Aurich, to Lincoln.
In Aurich’s defense, Chambliss led the Aztecs with 110 tackles, to go with 9.5 tackles for loss, four sacks and an interception.
He earned all-Mountain West first-team honors.
The 6-foot-3, 230-pound linebacker started his career at Utah in 2023.
Nebraska also landed a commitment from Iowa State offensive lineman Brendan Black.
BREAKING: Iowa State transfer OL Brendan Black has Committed to Nebraska, his agent tells @On3Sports
Black was a 3 year starter for the Cycloneshttps://t.co/RlUbB6EMhS pic.twitter.com/NlYhLQKm84
— Hayes Fawcett (@Hayesfawcett3) January 5, 2026
Black is a 6-foot-3, 285-pound guard from Yulee, Florida, and was a three-year starter for the Cyclones.
