USC releases statement on Bru McCoy's eligibility

Bru McCoy decided to enter the transfer portal once again this offseason, leaving USC in favor of Tennessee. Since then, there have been questions regarding his eligibility and if McCoy would be able to play in the SEC this season. To this point, there have been no answers but the Trojans claimed to have done their part.

In a statement released on Sunday, USC said it has “promptly and accurately responded” to Tennessee when it comes to McCoy’s eligibility. While wishing him the best throughout his career, the Trojans also said they have not attempted to block his immediate eligibility.

“USC has — consistent with NCAA rules — promptly and accurately responded to all requests from the University of Tennessee related to the eligibility of Bru McCoy,” the statement read. “At no point since Bru entered the transfer portal in January have we objected to him being made immediately eligible to play at Tennessee. The issue of Bru’s eligibility ultimately rests with the NCAA, and we wish him the very best.”

Tennessee is the third program McCoy has been a part of. Alongside USC, the wide receiver once wore burnt orange and spent a spring practice with Texas. Now, he’s not only representing a different UT but also a new shade of orange. If/when the NCAA approves his eligibility, he will play a major role for the Volunteers.

Josh Heupel comments on McCoy situation after USC transfer

The Volunteers are close to wrapping up their fall camp and have yet to receive any word on McCoy’s eligibility status for the 2022 season. During Friday’s press conference, head coach Josh Heupel provided an update on McCoy’s eligibility and laid out what sort of timetable he’ll need to be ready.

“I don’t have an answer on that. There’s some things that are out of my control, Bru’s control, and our administration’s control in this process,” said Heupel. “Everybody on our sides working as hard as they possibly can to make sure that we come to a resolution as quickly as possible and give the kid an opportunity to go play.”

Due to his lengthy transfer history, McCoy’s status is up in the air. McCoy started with USC as a part of their 2019 recruiting class. He transferred to Texas shortly afterward before returning to the Trojans last offseason. The NCAA grants players one transfer without sitting out a season. Any additional transfers require a waiver or a release letter from the previous program.