Miller Time? USC QB Moss off to historic start, could have ‘Heisman moment’ when Trojans face Michigan

Lincoln Riley has been synonymous with elite quarterback play at both USC and Oklahoma. Baker Mayfield, Kyler Murray, Jalen Hurts, and most recently Caleb Williams, who followed Riley from Oklahoma to USC, are some of the stars who blossomed in Riley’s offense. 

This weekend’s marquee showdown at the Big House against No. 18 Michigan is a unique chance to add to Miller Moss’ (early) legacy. The Trojans’ first crack at life in the Big Ten is a road game against the defending national champions Saturday on CBS at 3:30 p.m. ET. 

Moss has not only solidified himself as USC’s starting quarterback but is one of the early betting favorites to win the Heisman Trophy (some oddsmakers have him as high as +1800 odds, which puts him seventh). Moss’ 979 yards passing in his first three starts are the most by a USC quarterback this century. He’s drawn high praise from someone familiar with elite quarterback play.

“There’s no question (Miller) is really smart,” Riley said last week on the All Facts No Breaks Podcast. “He’s one of the smartest ones, and maybe the smartest (quarterback) that I’ve had, which is saying something. … Those other guys really understood the game, too, but he’s got a great mind for it.”

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Author : Cameron Salerno

Publish date : 2024-09-18 17:10:15

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