The 2025 football season is fast approaching, and anticipation is building among all college football fan bases. Preseason expectations are starting to take shape for each team. The Louisville Cardinals have excelled in their first two years under Head Coach Jeff Brohm, but many fans are hoping the Cardinals can take that next crucial step. One new piece to the puzzle to assist in achieving the Cardinals’ goals is USC transfer QB Miller Moss. Moss was the flashy new addition when his commitment was announced last winter.
Miller Moss has shown flashes of brilliance during his college career, including his six-touchdown performance in the 2023 Holiday Sun Bowl against the Cards'. Head coach Jeff Brohm has now gone to the transfer portal for three consecutive years, and the fans are eager to see if this experiment works out like the last two.
The Cardinals' quarterback recorded a 378-yard performance with a 75 percent completion percentage to open the season last year against the preseason No. 13 LSU Tigers, but struggled immensely after that impressive showing. Moss was extremely hot and cold all of last season for the Trojans, giving Lincoln Riley no choice but to bench him.
His last game (before being benched) included three costly interceptions leading to a 26-21 loss against the Washington Huskies. These dramatically different performances have fans eager to see whether Moss can lead the Cardinals to their first ACC Championship and a potential College Football Playoff appearance.
Moss will be the biggest X-factor in determining how far Louisville football can go this season. As we look to this upcoming season, here are three crucial factors Miller Moss must master to lead Louisville back to ACC glory.
3 Crucial Factors Miller Moss Must Master to Lead Louisville to an ACC Title
3. Manage the Offense Effectively
Moss leads a Louisville offense bolstered with plentiful returning talent at key positions. Running backs Isaac Brown and Duke Watson are expected to be a breakout tandem in the backfield and provide increased production on the ground.
It is expected that the run game will set the tone for the offense, giving numerous opportunities for the passing game. The run game’s success will take the pressure off Moss and limit the number of pass attempts needed (Moss had three games in the 2024 season with 50 or more attempts).
This will allow Moss to manage the offense on the field for Brohm, make the open passes by reading the defense, and keep the offense in rhythm. The offensive strategy Brohm runs is the perfect situation for Miller Moss to thrive.
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