Holiday Bowl: USC quarterback Miller Moss makes show-stopping history and ignites Heisman chatter

San Diego, California - USC Head Coach Lincoln Riley appears to have found his next Heisman-worthy quarterback in Miller Moss.

USC head coach Lincoln Riley (r.) appears to have found his next Heisman-worthy quarterback in Miller Moss after a historic performance in the Holiday Bowl.
USC head coach Lincoln Riley (r.) appears to have found his next Heisman-worthy quarterback in Miller Moss after a historic performance in the Holiday Bowl.  © Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

When 2022 Heisman winner Caleb Williams opted out of Wednesday's USC's Holiday Bowl showdown against Louisville to prep for the NFL, Moss, a redshirt sophomore, seized the opportunity as the next man up.

In his starting debut, Moss delivered a spectacular performance at the Holiday Bowl, completing 23 of 33 passes for 372 yards, six touchdowns, and one interception.

USC secured a convincing 42–28 victory against the Cardinals on Wednesday night, and Moss's display etched his name in USC football history for recording the most touchdown passes by a quarterback in their first-ever start.

While Riley hasn't named the Trojan's 2024 quarterback starter yet, Moss' huge showing in the Holiday Bowl proved he could be the one to lead the Trojans into the Big Ten Conference next season.

Fans have already begin dubbing Moss as the next Heisman winner

Fans were buzzing after the Holiday Bowl, and couldn't resist declaring Miller Moss for the Heisman in 2024!
Fans were buzzing after the Holiday Bowl, and couldn't resist declaring Miller Moss for the Heisman in 2024!  © Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

After delivering a stellar six-touchdown performance in his first quarterback start under Coach Riley, fans were buzzing with excitement. Many couldn't resist declaring one thing: Miller Moss for the Heisman in 2024!

"HES SO F*CKING GOOD! MILLER MOSS FOR HEISMAN 2024," one fan tweeted.

"Miller miss heisman next year. Book it," another added.

"Miller moss is for real!!" one fan said.

With the conclusion of Moss' game on Wednesday night, it looks like USC won't face a tough roster decision in choosing a QB this offseason.

Cover photo: Sean M. Haffey / GETTY IMAGES NORTH AMERICA / Getty Images via AFP

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