One of the most sought-after quarterbacks in the transfer portal, Miller Moss, has officially joined the University of Louisville football program, signing with the Cardinals on Sunday. Moss announced his commitment to Louisville on Saturday after an impressive four-year career at Southern California.
A highly touted recruit in the Class of 2021, Moss was ranked as the No. 12 quarterback nationally and the No. 6 player in California by 247Sports. During his time at USC, Moss appeared in 21 games, amassing 3,469 passing yards and 27 touchdowns while completing 65.9% of his throws. His breakout 2024 season saw him throw for 2,555 yards and 18 touchdowns in just nine starts for the Trojans.
The Los Angeles native delivered four 300-yard passing performances and six multi-touchdown games in 2024, cementing himself as a dynamic playmaker. In the season opener against LSU, Moss led USC to a stunning upset over the nation’s 13th-ranked team, completing 27-of-36 passes for 378 yards and a touchdown. He continued to shine with standout performances, including 308 yards and three touchdowns against Wisconsin, 336 yards and three touchdowns versus Maryland, and 308 yards on 71.4% passing against Rutgers.
Louisville fans may remember Moss for his unforgettable showing in the 2023 Holiday Bowl, where he powered USC to a 42-28 victory over the Cardinals. Moss earned Most Valuable Player honors by throwing for 372 yards and six touchdowns on 23-of-33 passing. His six touchdown passes set multiple records, including the Holiday Bowl and USC single-game bowl marks, the most touchdown passes by a USC quarterback in his first start, and a tie for the Pac-12 bowl game record.
In limited action during the 2023 season, Moss maintained his efficiency, completing 46-of-65 passes (70.8%) for 681 yards, seven touchdowns, and just one interception. He impressed with a 134-yard, one-touchdown outing against Nevada and 112 yards on 11-of-15 passing versus Stanford.
Before his collegiate career, Moss excelled at Bishop Alemany High School in Mission Hills, California, where he earned a spot on the 2020 PrepStar Dream Team and the Southern California News Group Fab 15 first team. As a junior in 2019, he passed for 3,118 yards and 28 touchdowns while completing 67.4% of his throws, earning numerous accolades, including Los Angeles Daily News Offensive Player of the Year.
The addition of Moss bolsters Louisville’s quarterback room with a proven, high-level performer, setting the stage for an exciting new chapter in the Cardinals’ offense.
