Towles is a big pocket passer at 6-5, 238, but accuracy can be an issue. Mark Zerof-USA TODAY Sports
Kentucky’s quarterback competition was four-deep as mid-August approached with sophomore Patrick Towles viewed as the favorite over redshirt freshman Reese Phillips, junior Maxwell Smith and true freshman Drew Barker.
Coach Mark Stoops announced Monday he’s going with Towles as the starter.
“After thorough evaluation and a hard fought competition, we are naming Patrick Towles as our starting quarterback,” Stoops said via Twitter, adding “This competition has brought out the best in our quarterbacks and I’m confident in Patrick moving our team forward.”
Towles is a big pocket passer at 6-5, 238, but accuracy can be an issue. He redshirted last season under a new coaching staff after playing five games in 2012 as a true freshman.
Kentucky begins the 2014 season Aug. 30 against Tennessee-Martin.
