From the beginning, USC’s Max Browne said he would keep his options open when it came to transferring.
Now, the door has been opened for the redshirt junior quarterback to take that step after being replaced as USC’s starter by Sam Darnold.
The Trojans granted Browne permission to contact other schools about transferring, putting no limitations on potential destinations, including Pac-12 rivals.
“[Browne] deserves the opportunity to find his perfect fit, whether it’s here or some place else,” head coach Clay Helton said Tuesday. “Out of respect to him, a guy that I truly love, I want him to be able to talk to other folks and see, what is the perfect fit?