TEMPE — Arizona State continues to add talent to its program, and this time it comes from right here in the Valley.
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Nov 30, 2024; Pasadena, California, USA; Fresno State Bulldogs quarterback Mikey Keene (1) looks for a receiver during the third quarter against the UCLA Bruins at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Robert Hanashiro-Imagn Images
According to Arizona Sports’ John Gambadoro, former Chandler High School quarterback Mikey Keene has landed at Arizona State via the transfer portal.
Keene has played collegiately at UCF and Fresno State, with a brief stint at Michigan, where he did not appear in a game. Over his college career, the quarterback has completed 67.8% of his passes for 8,245 yards, 65 touchdowns, and 28 interceptions.
Nov 22, 2025; College Park, Maryland, USA; Michigan Wolverines quarterback Mikey Keene (7) throws from the pocket during the second half against the Michigan Wolverines at SECU Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-Imagn Images
Before the transfer portal, the quarterback position was one of the main areas of concern for the Sun Devils. With Sam Leavitt transferring out and Jeff Sims declaring for the NFL Draft, Arizona State needed to address the issue. Now, that concern appears to be far less pressing.
Keene joins Cutter Boley, a transfer from Kentucky, as one of two new faces expected to lead the offense in the coming seasons. Unlike Boley, however, Keene already has strong ties to the program and the area.
Fresno State quarterback Mikey Keene runs the ball during the Isleta New Mexico Bowl on Saturday, Dec. 16, 2023, at the University Stadium in Albuquerque. © Meg Potter/Sun-News / USA TODAY NETWORK
A Chandler native who grew up in Arizona, Keene brings deep local roots to the desert. During his time with the Wolves, he helped lead the program to back-to-back undefeated state championships, throwing for more than 2,800 yards and 23 touchdowns as a junior and over 2,000 yards with 22 touchdowns as a senior.
Breaking News – Arizona State strikes again in the portal landing Michigan transfer QB Mikey Keene, who starred at Chandler High School. Keene did not play at Michigan but played two seasons at both UCF and Fresno State. Spent 2 seasons as Fresno State’s starter. He’s gone…
— John Gambadoro (@Gambo987) January 8, 2026
With his connection to the Valley and the potential to develop into an elite quarterback, Arizona State appears to have made a strategic addition that fills a position of need while bringing home a player who already calls Arizona home.
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Wendy Lopez is a reporter for Burn City Sports. You can follow her on her X account, @wlopezde
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