Miller Moss, who began the season as USC’s starting quarterback, is entering the transfer portal. Moss released a statement on Monday declaring your intentions to enter the portal as a graduate transfer, where you will have one season of eligibility remaining.
In the statement, Moss thanked his teachers, coaches, teammates and friends, and said he was transferring to improve as a quarterback and advance to the next level.
“Being a USC Trojan was my lifelong dream. Putting on the cardinal and gold and competing on behalf of my teammates and the school is something I will always be proud of. I put everything I have into this : body, heart, mind, and soul, and I am honored and proud of what my teammates and I accomplished and fought tooth and nail for,” Moss wrote.
Moss, who grew up in Santa Monica, California, spent two seasons as Caleb Williams’ backup after redshirting his freshman year.
Moss started the season strong, leading the team to a victory over then-No. 13 LSU in the first game of the year. USC rose to No. 11 after a 2-0 start, but slumped after an upset loss to Michigan.
The tough loss in Ann Arbor was followed by losses to Minnesota, Penn State and Maryland. The Trojans’ struggles culminated in a 26-21 loss to Washington, where Moss threw three interceptions.
Redshirt sophomore Jayden Maiava took over as starting quarterback after that loss, and USC finished its first season in the Big Ten with a 6-6 record.
Despite the team’s struggles, Moss is expected to be sought in the portal. The 22-year-old quarterback started 10 games in his time at USC, throwing for 3,469 yards and 27 touchdowns. He threw for 2,555 yards and 18 touchdowns this season before being replaced.
Moss he told ESPN that he doesn’t have a set timeline for the portal, but is looking for a school that can compete for conference titles while also helping him develop as a player.