Arizona State benches Boley, Keene takes over in Texas Tech loss
Arizona State replaced starting quarterback Cutter Boley with backup Mikey Keene after two interceptions, but the Sun Devils fell 53‑25 to Texas Tech in Lubbock.
Key points
- Boley was intercepted twice and finished 5‑10 for 124 yards, two interceptions and a touchdown.
- Keene entered at halftime, completing 6‑8 for 58 yards and a touchdown on his first drive.
- Texas Tech built a 40‑10 lead before the break and finished 53‑25.
- Arizona State’s defense allowed 404 yards in the first half.
- The game was a Big 12 Week 7 matchup at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, Texas.
Arizona State Benches Cutter Boley, Mikey Keene Takes Over in 53-25 Texas Tech Loss
On Saturday, Oct 17, 2026, Arizona State faced No. 10 Texas Tech at Galaxy Stadium in Lubbock, Texas, in a Big 12 Week 7 matchup. Texas Tech won 53–25.
Arizona State started the game with quarterback Cutter Boley. Boley’s first pass was intercepted and returned for a touchdown, giving Texas Tech a 7–0 lead in the first quarter. He threw a second interception in the second quarter and finished with 5 completions on 10 attempts for 124 yards, two interceptions and one passing touchdown.
At halftime, with Arizona State trailing 43–10, the Sun Devils replaced Boley with backup quarterback Mikey Keene. On his first drive, Keene completed 6 of 8 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown.
Arizona State’s defense had allowed 404 yards in the first half, and Texas Tech built a 40–10 lead before the break.
Your questions, answered
Why did Arizona State bench Cutter Boley during the game?
Boley was intercepted twice and finished with two interceptions and a touchdown, prompting the coaching staff to replace him with backup Mikey Keene at halftime.
How did Mikey Keene perform after taking over?
Keene completed 6 of 8 passes for 58 yards and a touchdown on his first drive after entering the game.
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