Miller Moss patiently waited for three years to become USC's starting quarterback. After finally getting his chance in 2024, Moss is ready to test the transfer portal and see if he can find a better fit for his final season of eligibility.
Moss told ESPN on Monday that he'll soon enter the NCAA transfer portal. He's expected to be one of the most coveted veteran QBs on the market among teams in need. And there are plenty of teams looking for a new QB1 this offseason.
"There comes a point where there's a time to move on to new opportunities," Moss told ESPN, "and I'm hoping to better myself as a person and a player."
The 6-foot-2, 205-pound redshirt junior joined USC as a top-50 recruit in 2021 and served as Caleb Williams' backup for two years before getting his shot in last year's Holiday Bowl and throwing for six touchdowns in a 42-28 win over Louisville. On that night, Moss proved he was ready to lead the Trojans in 2024.
Moss led the Big Ten in passing yards per game this season and threw for 2,555 yards, completing 64% of his passes with 20 total touchdowns and 11 turnovers. But after a tough stretch for the Trojans -- four close losses in five weeks -- coach Lincoln Riley opted to bench Moss for UNLV transfer Jayden Maiava to close out a disappointing 6-6 regular season.
Now Moss is looking to move on, seeking an opportunity to prove he's an NFL-caliber passer. He's going to receive plenty of phone calls once he's officially in the portal.
Here are five programs that could make sense as Moss' transfer destination.