USC's Caleb Williams to Skip Holiday Bowl, Fueling NFL Draft Expectations

Backup Quarterback Miller Moss Likely to Start, USC Considers Transfer Portal for 2024 Season

Caleb Williams, the reigning Heisman Trophy winner and USC's starting quarterback, will not be playing in the Trojans' upcoming Holiday Bowl, indicating his likely declaration for the NFL Draft.
Williams is projected to be one of the top picks in the 2024 NFL Draft after two impressive seasons at USC.
Without Williams, USC is expected to turn to backup quarterback Miller Moss for the Holiday Bowl. Moss has been the backup for the past two seasons and was a top-100 prospect in the 2021 recruiting cycle.
USC coach Lincoln Riley has also mentioned the possibility of adding a quarterback from the transfer portal for the 2024 season.
Malachi Nelson, a five-star freshman, is another potential candidate for the quarterback position at USC, but his progress has been delayed due to shoulder surgery on his non-throwing arm in January.