Louisville quarterback Miller Moss has one more game left in his college career-and he’s not taking it lightly.
The USC transfer has already helped guide the Cardinals to an 8-4 record this season, and when Louisville takes the field Tuesday in the Boca Raton Bowl against a tough Toledo squad, Moss will be under center one final time. For him, this game isn’t just about stats or draft stock. It’s about finishing what he started.
“My attitude towards it was that as long as I was healthy, I was going to play,” Moss said. “At the end of the day, you never know when this football thing ends.”
That quote says a lot about how Moss approaches the game. He’s not just checking boxes-he’s all in.
After transferring from USC, Moss threw himself into the Louisville program, helping reshape the offense and giving the Cardinals a steady presence at quarterback. And now, even with his future beyond college football looming, he’s choosing to suit up one more time with his teammates.
“You invest so much time-leaving home, working all offseason, trying to help this team be the best version of itself,” Moss said. “When you invest so much into your craft and with a group, you want to finish it the right way.”
That mindset has defined Moss’ lone season in Louisville. Despite missing the Nov. 23 matchup against SMU with a foot injury, he bounced back in a big way the following week.
In the regular-season finale, Moss led the Cardinals to a dominant 41-0 win over rival Kentucky, completing 12-of-20 passes for 182 yards and three touchdowns. He even added a rushing score for good measure.
It was a performance that caught even head coach Jeff Brohm a bit off guard.
“I didn’t see a whole lot during the week that was maybe super optimistic,” Brohm said. “He was in there making throws, but he wasn’t moving quickly and wasn’t at game speed, so I had some concerns.”
Brohm admitted he challenged Moss, telling him he’d need to do more than just stand in the pocket. If the Wildcats brought pressure, Moss would need to move, escape, and make plays on the run. That’s exactly what he did.
“He worked hard, got some medicine, and did a good job,” Brohm said.
For Moss, there was never a doubt he’d play.
“It’s your obligation to the guys you work with year-round to give it everything you have, regardless of how you may be feeling,” he said. “I’m not going to sit here and take a ton of credit like, ‘Oh, I’m so tough.’ At the end of the day, I’m just part of a much bigger group.”
That team-first mentality has been a constant for Moss, who said the Cardinals have embraced adversity all year long. The win over Kentucky was just the latest example of that collective resilience.
As for the upcoming bowl game, Moss made it clear: if he wasn’t healthy, he wouldn’t be playing. But the extra time off helped, and he’s ready to go.
“I am feeling good, and I am excited,” he said. “Obviously, disappointed that I missed a game, so I was happy how we were able to capitalize on the opportunity we had in the final week against our rival. And now we have a phenomenal opportunity against a really good defense to close out the year.”
Statistically, Moss has delivered a strong campaign. In his first and only season at Louisville, he’s completed 228 of 356 passes for 2,526 yards, 14 touchdowns, and seven interceptions. He also leads the team in rushing touchdowns with nine, showing his ability to contribute in multiple ways.
Across his entire college career-spanning time at USC and Louisville-Moss has thrown for 5,995 yards and 41 touchdowns in 32 games. But numbers only tell part of the story.
For Moss, this final game is about more than padding a stat line or boosting a draft profile. It’s about honoring the journey.
“It’s been a ride for sure,” he said. “It’s been a journey. I am super grateful for the opportunities that I have had and the opportunities that this school and program have afforded me.”
And when he takes the field Tuesday, it won’t be about proving anything to scouts or critics. It’ll be about one last moment with the guys he’s gone to battle with all season.
“I don’t approach it as if I have to put something on tape,” Moss said. “I approach it in that I care for this group of people and want us to go out with one last positive memory and victory together. I think that’s kind of how I approach it, and if I do that, all the other stuff will take care of itself.”
One game left. One more shot to lead his team. And Miller Moss is ready.