Miller Moss paying the price for Lincoln Riley’s mistakes at USC
USC coach Lincoln Riley is throwing quarterback Miller Moss under the bus. While it is true that Moss’ performance has slipped, it is also true…
USC will start Jayden Maiava vs. Nebraska, benching Miller Moss
With its first season in the Big Ten slipping away, USC is making a change at quarterback.Jayden Maiava will get his first start for USC…
USC’s goal-line struggles prove costly in loss to Washington
SEATTLE — A long, cold night for USC had been leading here, to the doorstep of the Washington goal line. For most of this slog of…
Why USC is sticking with Miller Moss as its starting quarterback
Questions swirled since Saturday, swept up in the bitter frustration of a third straight defeat and doused in the kerosene of social media. The decision…
USC’s many issues pile up in stunning collapse against Maryland
COLLEGE PARK, Md. — In all his years playing the sport, Miller Moss had never traveled so far for a football game. But the past month…
What to watch when desperate USC plays host to Penn State
The refrain felt frustratingly familiar. Here again, in the wake of another disappointing defeat, was the same rosy message from Lincoln Riley, reassuring the public…
Michigan scores late to defeat USC in physical Big Ten opener
ANN ARBOR, Mich. — It seemed, at first, like just the sort of old-fashioned Big Ten welcome that would have made Bo Schembechler swoon. Two defenses…
Lake McRee’s connection with Miller Moss fueling USC’s offense
When Lake McRee felt a pop in his right knee during bowl practice last December, the USC tight end didn’t think much of it at…
Miller Moss and No. 13 USC dominate in 48-0 win over Utah State
It seemed, at first, like a strange fit. A West Coast power, known for its flash, paired with a conference known for its bulk and…
USC makes a big opening statement with thrilling victory over LSU
LAS VEGAS — Fatigue was setting in. Faith, ever fragile, was wavering. USC’s revamped defense had held mostly tough. Its new starting quarterback looked mostly comfortable.…
Jayden Maiava has tools to be USC’s quarterback of future
By the time he arrived at USC last spring, Jayden Maiava looked late to the party. Miller Moss had staked his claim on the Trojans’…
Miller Moss focused on winning after winning USC starting QB role
Barely one day after he’d realized his lifelong dream of being named USC’s starting quarterback, Miller Moss already was ready to put his triumph in…
It’s official: Miller Moss is USC’s starting quarterback
He’d finally waited long enough.After three seasons biding his time as a backup and a lifetime spent dreaming of being USC’s No. 1 quarterback, Miller…
Despite new rules, USC will still work to protect signals
The gray screen, large enough to obstruct the opposing sideline’s view of USC coach Lincoln Riley, wasn’t exactly subtle. But against Utah, a team he…
The refreshing rise of USC’s Miller Moss and UCLA’s Ethan Garbers
Allegiance and refreshing aren’t words that often describe mid-level bowl games. Head coaches are watching their backsides, and assistants are eyeing openings. Players are skipping…
Miller Moss sizzles in USC debut, steers Trojans Holiday Bowl win
SAN DIEGO — The wait was worth it. After toiling in the background for three seasons, dutifully working his way up from third-string while transfers came…
Miller Moss ready to finally fulfill his dream starting for USC
Ja’Kobi Lane knows what time it is. “Miller time!” the freshman receiver shouted on his way off USC’s Howard Jones Field on Friday. Quarterback Miller…