Kentucky makes switch at QB, plans to start Drew Barker

By foxsports
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Facing yet another late-season slide, Kentucky is turning over its offense to redshirt freshman Drew Barker. The freshman will make his first career start at home against Charlotte, as Kentucky attempts to halt its five-game skid and take a step closer to qualifying for a bowl. 

Barker has appeared in the last three games, completing 13 of 19 passes for 107 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions. 

Junior quarterback Patrick Towles, the incumbent starter, sent out this tweet supporting the decision following the news:

Can Barker provide a much-needed spark to a struggling Wildcats offense that has only scored 57 points in the last four games? The Blue Grass native chose to come to Kentucky over offers from Tennessee, Ole Miss and Miami among many others.