Mikey Keene News, Rumors, Updates - Arizona State Sun Devils

Loses out on starting QB job Keene will not be Arizona State's starting quarterback Sept. 5 against Morgan State for Week 1, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Keene lost the Sun Devils' quarterback competition to Cutter Boley, who will start under center to begin the season. The quarterback had been competing with Boley since the beginning of the spring practice period but came up short despite his starting experience at Fresno State. He is now set to serve as the backup and will be ready if an opportunity arises.

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Making presence felt in camp Keene is making his presence felt in the early days of fall camp, according to Michelle Gardner of The Arizona Republic.

Impact Keene is competing with Cutter Boley for the QB1 role at Arizona State, but Gardner went so far as to say that he's been the best signal-caller in camp so far. A decision on the starting quarterback will be made in the coming days or weeks, but there's plenty of time since the Sun Devils will open their season against Morgan State on Sep. 5.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for starting job Keene has been named as one of the competitors for the Arizona State starting quarterback position, per Michell Gardner of AZCentral.com.

Impact Keene will compete along with Cutter Boley for the starting job in the desert for the 2026 season. The 5-foot-11 senior served as the primary backup for star freshman Bryce Underwood at Michigan this past season following two seasons as a starter with Fresno State. 2026 will serve as Keene's final year of eligibility.

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Heading to the desert Keene has committed to play for Arizona State for the 2026 season, per On3.com.

Impact Keene will join the Sun Devils following a single season with Michigan. The 5-foot-11 quarterback did not appear in a game for the Wolverines and served as the primary backup for freshman signal caller Bryce Underwood. Keene will retain a single year of eligibility with Arizona State.

JANUARY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Hitting portal Keene has entered the transfer portal, Chris Hummer of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Keene transferred from Fresno State to Michigan for the 2025 season, but he didn't appear in a game for the Wolverines. He threw for over 2,00 yards in back-to-back seasons with the Bulldogs before coming to Ann Arbor.

JANUARY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy for Saturday Keene (undisclosed) is active for Saturday's game against Wisconsin.

Impact Keene is good to go for the home game after dealing with an undisclosed injury in the recent weeks. The backup quarterback has yet to see the field this season, but his active status at least makes it so he could if needed.

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SEPTEMBER 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

Doesn't play vs. Nebraska Keene (undisclosed) didn't play against Nebraska in Week 4.

Impact Keene was listed as questionable for the Wolverines, but it's hard to tell if the backup quarterback was available or not considering Michigan's stater Bryce Underwood played the entirety of a close contest. As such, he'll remain questionable as Michigan heads into a bye before a Week 6 clash with Wisconsin.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Saturday Keene (undisclosed) is questionable ahead of Saturday's game against Nebraska.

Impact Keene, who has yet to be available for the Wolverines this season, will remain questionable heading into Saturday's showdown with the Cornhuskers. The 5-foot-11 senior quarterback figures to be the Wolverines' primary backup option at quarterback when healthy.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 3 Keene (undisclosed) did not play during the Wolverines' 63-3 win Saturday against Central Michigan.

Impact Even though the Wolverines' used several quarterbacks Saturday, they did not utilize Keene. Instead of him, Jake Garcia and Jadyn Davis logged QB snaps against Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

DNP for Week 3 Keene (undisclosed) did not play during the Wolverines' 63-3 win Saturday against Central Michigan.

Impact Even though the Wolverines' used several quarterbacks Saturday, they did not utilize Keene. Instead of him, Jake Garcia and Jadyn Davis logged QB snaps against Central Michigan.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Week 3 Keene (undisclosed) is questionable for Saturday's game against Central Michigan.

Impact If the Wolverines either cannot or decide not to use Bryce Underwood, Keane may not be their next-best quarterback available. Currently, his 2025 season is still without any stats. During 2024, Keane logged 2,892 passing yards and an 18-11 TD-INT ratio.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Healthy scratch in opener Keene (undisclosed) did not play in Michigan's 34-17 season opening win over New Mexico.

Impact Despite being labeled as questionable heading into the game, Keene was seen in uniform during team warmups, indicating that the senior signal caller was a healthy scratch. The decision wouldn't exactly come as a surprise with five-star freshman Bryce Underwood taking the reins in Ann Arbor. Keene will have to wait until next week's matchup against Oklahoma for his next chance to see the field.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs. New Mexico Keene (undisclosed) is listed as questionable for Week 1.

Impact Keene is slated to be Michigan's backup quarterback behind true freshman Bryce Underwood. If Keene can't go, Jake Garcia will slide into the backup role for the Wolverines.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Keene (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus New Mexico.

Impact Keene will miss Saturday's season opener due to an undisclosed injury. This will push up Jake Garcia to the backup quarterback slot behind Bryce Underwood.

AUGUST 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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AUGUST 25, 2025 • FOX SPORTS

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AUGUST 25, 2025 • Associated Press

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AUGUST 25, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Beginning season as backup Keene will begin the 2025 season in a backup role as fellow quarterback Bryce Underwood was named as the starter for the Wolverines for their season opener against New Mexico, per...

Impact Keene was part of the position battle for the starting gig along with Underwood and Jake Garcia but appears set to begin the season as a backup. The 5-foot-11 signal caller joined the Wolverines in the offseason after transferring in from Fresno State, where he threw for 2,892 yards and 18 touchdowns to 11 interceptions. It remains to be seen whether Keene or Garcia will be named the primary backup to Underwood to start the season.

AUGUST 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

When Michigan will name its starting QB, Mikey Keene's status and more quarterback notes Bryce Underwood, Mikey Keene and Jake Garcia and Jadyn Davis are competing for starting snaps in 2025.

AUGUST 12, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Michigan Wolverines OC Chip Lindsey leaning towards familiar face in QB competition | Sporting News Michigan Wolverines offensive coordinator seems to want Mikey Keene as the starter in Ann Arbor under center.

AUGUST 3, 2025 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

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JULY 25, 2025 • 247SPORTS.COM

Bryce Underwood, Mikey Keene will battle for Michigan starting QB job Bryce Underwood, the No. 1 recruit in the country, isn't guaranteed to be the starter for Michigan when they come to Norman in week 2.

JULY 25, 2025 • USATODAY.COM

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