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If Kentucky Wildcats fans were hoping for a definitive answer at starting quarterback, they didn't get one on Saturday against the Toledo Rockets. Senior transfer Zach Calzada started and led the team to a 24-16 victory, but his performance left the door open for questions about whether he's the optimal choice moving forward.

College Football News / CFB-HQ on SI / August 31

Updated SEC power rankings feature new No. 1 team

SEC week 1 was wild-- the preseason No. 1 went down, a traditional power took a hit, and business basically carried on. It adds up to a new top dog in the SEC, and a few surprises in our weekly power rankings.

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 30

Zach Calzada, Kentucky open with win over Toledo

Dante Dowdell ran untouched for a 79-yard touchdown with 9:22 to play, and Kentucky made Zach Calzada's debut successful with a 24-16 victory over Toledo on Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Ky.

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College Football News / Field Level Media / August 28

Kentucky seeks turnaround season with Zach Calzada at QB; Toledo up first

All eyes will be on graduate transfer Zach Calzada in Kentucky's season opener against Toledo on Saturday afternoon in Lexington, Ky. A seventh-year senior, Calzada won a camp competition with redshirt freshman Cutter Boley to earn the starting quarterback role for the Wildcats.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / August 25

Another Former Texas A&M QB Wins Starting Job

Former Texas A&M Aggies quarterback Zach Calzada has had an interesting college football career. For starters, the Sugar Hill, GA native is about to

College Football News / Field Level Media / August 28

Report: Kentucky naming transfer Zach Calzada QB1

Kentucky is naming transfer Zach Calzada as its starting quarterback for Saturday's season opener against Toledo, ESPN reported Monday. The former Texas A&M (2019-21), Auburn (2022) and Incarnate Word (2023-24) signal-caller won a camp competition with redshirt freshman Cutter Boley.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / August 25

7th Year Senior Wins Starting QB Job At SEC Program Ahead of Week 1

Zach Calzada’s college journey has stretched across the SEC, the FCS and back again, and now he will take on a new challenge in Lexington. ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported that the Kentucky Wildcats have named the seven-year veteran transfer their starting quarterback, setting up a Week 1 debut against Toledo on Saturday.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / August 5

Should Kentucky start Cutter Boley over Zach Calzada at quarterback?

This offseason, there hasn't been a lot of conversation about the quarterback position for the Kentucky Wildcats. Mark Stoops brought in SEC veteran quarterback Zach Calzada, who spent last season at Incarnate Word.

College Football News / Texas A&M Aggies on SI / July 18

Former Texas A&M QB Getting Third Chance in SEC

After spending six seasons playing college football, former Texas A&M quarterback Zach Calzada is taking one more year competing in the SEC, but this time with the Kentucky Wildcats.

College Football News / Kentucky Wildcats on SI / May 13

Kentucky QB Zach Calzada continues to be disrespected by the national media

There are not very high expectations for this Kentucky football team, and the fan base continues to grow more and more impatient with Mark Stoops. After Will Levis left for the NFL, the coaching staff has gone 0-2 in the transfer portal at quarterback despite high expectations for both Devin Leary and Brock Vandagriff.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / April 9

Kew Kentucky QB Making Strides and Impressing in First Spring the Wildcats

In his first spring with the Kentucky Wildcats, veteran quarterback Zach Calzada is already turning heads within the program. With over 2,200 career snaps,

College Football News / Mike Farrell Sports / March 4

Can Zach Calzada Save Mark Stoops’ Job at Kentucky?

The 2024 season was the definition of a disaster in Lexington. The Wildcats finished 4-8 overall, 1-7 in the SEC and failed to make a bowl game for the first time since 2015.

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College Football News / Athlon Sports / February 21

Can Zach Calzada Turn Kentucky Football Around?

After a disappointing 4-8 season in 2024, including a dismal 1-7 record in SEC play, Kentucky Wildcats head coach Mark Stoops is determined to turn things around.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 19

3,700-Yard Transfer QB Announces Commitment to Third SEC Program

The NCAA transfer portal is in full swing as the postseason gets under way in college football, and one of the most experienced transfer quarterbacks has found his next home. Incarnate Word transfer Zach Calzada is on the move again ahead of his seventh and final season.