USC Hosts Pitt Panthers Transfer on Official Visit

Title: USC Hosts Pitt Panthers Transfer on Official Visit USC Trojans hosted former Pitt Panthers linebacker Jordan Bass for an official visit as they pursue his commitment after he entered the transfer portal on December 20. Bass, a sophomore, is one of the few offers he received, alongside NC State, Virginia Tech, Kansas, UNLV, and Norfolk State. He was a highly-rated recruit coming out of Phoebus High School, being ranked as a four-star recruit by multiple recruiting services. During his freshman year, Bass played in 10 games, starting once, and recorded a total of 11 tackles and two tackles for loss. In the current season, he participated in nine games, accumulating 14 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, one sack, and other defensive contributions. Bass suffered a season-ending injury in Week 11, which required surgery, impacting his playing time and position on the depth chart. He fell behind fellow sophomores Braylan Lovelace and Rasheem Biles, both of whom secured starting roles, prompting his decision to seek more playing time elsewhere. Bass is the only linebacker from Pitt to enter the transfer portal, part of a broader trend of 22 players leaving the program, including 11 defensive players. The document details other players who have transferred, including several defensive linemen and defensive backs, indicating significant turnover in the Pitt roster. The transfer portal activity reflects broader shifts in college football, with multiple players seeking new opportunities across various programs.

Original Article: https://www.si.com/college/pittsburgh/recruiting/usc-hosts-pitt-panthers-transfer-jordan-bass-official-visit

Original Article Author: Dominic Campbell