Michigan football expected to be in the mix for transfer QB Miller Moss

Michigan football is expected to sign five-star Bryce Underwood this week but adding a transfer quarterback is also part of the plan.

Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) passes against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images
Nov 2, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; USC Trojans quarterback Miller Moss (7) passes against the Washington Huskies during the second quarter at Alaska Airlines Field at Husky Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images | Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images

Michigan football and Miller Moss know each other well.

Moss was the starting quarterback for the USC Trojans during their 27-24 loss to Michigan football earlier this season. He completed 28-of-51 passes for 283 yards and three touchdowns. There was also a crucial interception that Will Johnson returned for a touchdown.

But Moss had USC in a position to win the game before Kalel Mullings decided he was going to take over and led Michigan football on a game-winning TD drive with one of the best runs you'll ever see.

For the season, Moss threw 18 touchdown passes compared to nine interceptions. Yet, he was benched by Lincoln Riley late in the year and the Trojans struggled in their first season in the Big Ten.

Moss is a redshirt junior who does have one season of eligibility left but he has already announced that he will enter the transfer portal on Dec. 9 when it opens. According to Pete Nakos of On3.com, Michigan is one of the teams expected to be in the mix. Nakos reports that Iowa, Auburn, and Louisville are also possible destinations.

With Bryce Underwood coming in, there wouldn't be a guarantee of a starting job. Yet, having a veteran to compete and help Underwood with his development would be a good thing. It might be a tough sell though.

Moss surely wants to start and there's no guarantee that it will happen at Michigan. But as long as the Wolverines can get over that hurdle, he would be a solid addition to a QB room that could use some additional talent, beyond Underwood going into next season.

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