Matt Ponatoski
Matt Ponatoski is a four-star recruit from Cincinnati, OH, out of Archbishop Moeller (No. 219 in the 2026 class) who has not played in Kentucky's 8 games this season.
Where Ponatoski comes from
- Cincinnati, OH
- Archbishop Moeller
- About 50 miles from Kroger Field
- Four-star, No. 219 in the 2026 class.
Where Ponatoski fits
Kentucky lists 8 quarterbacks this season.
Kentucky quarterbacks with a game this season
Kentucky is 7-1, No. 8 in the AP poll (week 10). Next: at Tennessee, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Archbishop Moeller
Also from Cincinnati, OH
In the game threads
vs Vanderbilt, Oct 24I think that's the first QB snap he's taken all year. I know Ponatoski took some snaps but I don't think Ward did until that TDKentucky fan, r/CFB game threadWhere to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Will Stein
Pass share
46.1%
233 pass / 272 run
Plays / game
63.1
8 games
Scheme: Run-leaning.
Awards
A four-star recruit at quarterback for Kentucky -- now graded as an All-Conference-caliber prospect under center.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
All-Conference caliberFour-star HS recruit
2 have gone on to the NFL Draft since 2023. Will Levis went on to the NFL out of this room (2023).
Joined Kentucky in 2026
- 2026 Kentucky SteinYear 1 · Games –
- High school Archbishop MoellerCincinnati, OH · Class of 2026Four-star, No. 219 in the 2026 class. Signed with Kentucky.Also from Archbishop Moeller: Jordan Marshall (Michigan), Karson Hobbs (Florida State), Jewett Hayes (Virginia) and 7 more.
2026
- Signed with KentuckyFour-star, out of Archbishop Moeller