Miller Moss departs USC as top quarterback enters transfer portal

In a notable development in college football, USC quarterback Miller Moss has officially announced his decision to enter the transfer portal after spending four seasons with the Trojans. Moss's tenure at USC has been marked by a mixture of performance ups and downs. This season, he started nine games and achieved a total of 2,555 passing yards, completing 18 touchdown passes against nine interceptions. His performance garnered attention, especially during crucial moments where he faced criticism for critical turnovers that occurred at inopportune times. The Trojans' record during games he started was a lackluster 4-5, which reflects some struggles the team faced overall. Moss's arrival at USC was met with high expectations, as he was a former top-100 national recruit, entering the program in January 2021 alongside Jaxson Dart. During his first season, Moss was positioned as the third-string quarterback, developing behind Kedon Slovis and Dart. A significant turning point in his career came in December of the previous year when he made his first career start at the Holiday Bowl, where he played impressively, throwing six touchdown passes to lead USC to a 42-28 victory over Louisville. Despite these glimpses of potential, the team dynamics shifted with the addition of other quarterbacks, leading to Moss being named the full-time starter only after fending off competition from newcomer Maiava prior to the current season. By entering the transfer portal, Moss now becomes one of the most high-profile quarterbacks seeking a new opportunity for the next chapter of his college career, joining the ranks of other notable quarterbacks who have also made a similar decision recently.