USC commit Julian Lewis announces he will be a spring enrollee in 2025

USC could have a spring QB battle in 2024. It will have one in 2025.

Julian Lewis, previously the top-ranked quarterback prospect in the 2026 class, made a significant announcement earlier this week. He revealed that he would reclassify to the 2025 class. Lewis confirmed speculation when he more recently announced that he would not only sign a year earlier but also become an early enrollee. This move has set the stage for a captivating quarterback battle at USC.

Entering the 2024 spring season, USC is placing its bets on redshirt junior Miller Moss as the presumed frontrunner to lead the Trojans as the starting quarterback in 2024. The general consensus is that Moss solidified his position as QB1 for the fall after delivering a masterful performance in the Holiday Bowl. He completed 23 out of 33 passes for an impressive 372 yards and six touchdowns against a formidable Louisville defense. Lincoln Riley’s postgame statement further solidified Moss’s standing, hinting that his skills may have dissuaded potential transfers from coming to Los Angeles.

Despite Riley’s assertion, Jayden Maiava, the celebrated Mountain West Freshman of the Year, decided to commit to the Trojans. Maiava’s heroics began when he came off the bench early in the season, leading the UNLV Rebels on a remarkable comeback against the Vanderbilt Commodores, overcoming a 17-point deficit in Week 3. From then on, there was no looking back for Maiava. With him as the starting quarterback, UNLV achieved a 7-2 record, earning him Second Team All-Mountain West honors. At 6-4 and 220 pounds, he stands tall in the pocket with a big arm. He’s also athletic. He shows the ability to keep the ball and run with power and speed.

While Moss is technically eligible in 2025, he will probably move on to the NFL following the 2024 season. This creates an opportunity for a traditional quarterback competition between Maiava and Lewis in the spring of 2025.

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