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Will USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss enter the transfer portal after the bench?
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Will USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss enter the transfer portal after the bench?

THE USC Trojans have officially made a quarterback change, sparking transfer rumors regarding quarterback Miller Moss. With the quarterback Jayden Maiava starts Moving forward, it’s possible that Moss’ time with the Trojans will be over after this year.

Maiava will get his first start on November 16 against the Nebraska Cornhuskers. Moss won the starting position over the summer, but between Maiava, the transfer portal and the rookie quarterback Julian Lewis committed to USC, this could be Moss’ final season with the Trojans.

Moss only has one year of eligibility left, and he will likely want to use his senior year at a school where he will get playing time. That leaves room for speculation on where Moss will play next season. It’s still early and the transfer portal hasn’t heated up yet. However, it’s not hard to guess which teams might need a quarterback next season.

Miller Moss, USC Trojans quarterback

November 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, United States; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) passes against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images / Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

One landing spot could be in the Big Ten with the Michigan Wolverines. Michigan has had a lot of quarterbacks this season, and none of them have been able to find any consistency. Moss now has a year of experience playing on Big Ten teams and could fit in at Michigan.

The Colorado Buffalos are a less likely spot, but it could be a possibility with quarterback Shedeur Sanders heading to the NFL in 2025. Quarterback is a position of need, but the Buffaloes may be looking for a quarterback. rear more mobile. If schools want someone with experience, Moss is a possibility.

As the transfer portal begins to become a more prevalent topic of discussion, more schools will emerge as a possibility for Moss’ future. Moss has experience as a player and high-profile teams such as the Alabama Crimson Tide and Georgia Bulldogs attempted to recruit him before committing to USC. Moss’ future in college football remains open heading into his final year of eligibility.

Miller Mos, USC Trojans quarterback

October 12, 2024; Los Angeles, California, United States; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) looks to throw a pass in the second half against the Penn State Nittany Lions at United Airlines Field at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Images by Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn / Images by Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn

It’s also possible that Moss chooses to stay with the USC Trojans in 2025. Speaking to the media, USC coach Lincoln Riley spoke on Moss’s future.

“He just has to be ready for the next opportunity. We never know how it’s going to go, I mean, I’ve had games where something like that happens and a guy goes to another school and ends up playing in the NFL,” Riley said. “I’ve had cases before where a guy would sit down, not play for a little while, come back and play even better, then take over and run away.”

The starting quarterback for USC’s 2025 team is still unknown. There will be competition this summer, just like there was heading into the 2024 season. If Maiava finishes the season strong, he could be the right guy. If Lewis keeps his commitment, he won’t be guaranteed playing time, but there’s always a chance. The Trojans may also target a quarterback in the transfer portal.

Moss could still stay with the USC Trojans. With a year of experience and growth, Moss could emerge stronger in 2025. There’s a chance he makes a push to play one final season with USC.

Moss’ future will be something to watch as the 2024 season comes to a close soon. Although nothing is official, there is a good chance that the Trojans’ quarterback will enter the portal. For now, he is still with the USC Trojans as the season comes to a close.

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