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Kentucky’s transfer portal departures reportedly include quarterback Gavin Wimsatt.
UK insider Matt Jones of Kentucky Sports Radio shared the news on social media Monday.
Gavin Wimsatt to the Transfer Portal
— Matt Jones (@KySportsRadio) December 9, 2024
Wimsatt, a native of Owensboro, Kentucky, joined Mark Stoops’ program ahead of the 2024 season. He spent the first 3 seasons of his college football career (2021-23) at Rutgers.
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A Class of 2021 signee, Wimsatt played in 4 games for Rutgers, taking a redshirt his first year on campus. In 2022, he made 8 appearances, including 6 starts as a redshirt freshman.
Wimsatt was a 13-game starter for Rutgers in 2023, leading the Scarlet Knights to a 7-6 record. He was 138-of-289 passing for 1,735 yards, 9 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He also rushed 131 times for Rutgers QB records of 497 yards and 11 scores.
In his season with Kentucky, Wimsatt played in 8 games. He threw just 39 passes, completing 16 for 3 touchdowns and 4 interceptions. He ran the ball 49 times for 183 yards and 2 scores.
When discussing Kentucky’s 2025 recruiting class, Mark Stoops said he will look at quarterback options in the portal this offseason. Cutter Boley started the season finale against Louisville, a game in which Wimsatt played in relief due to injury.
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