Former Oregon quarterback Jeremiah Masoli has sent his scholarship release papers to Ole Miss, Rebels coach Houston Nutt confirmed on Monday.
Masoli was kicked off the Ducks football team on June 9 following a traffic stop that resulted in a police officer citing him for marijuana possession and driving infractions.
Two days later, the University of Oregon issued a statement saying Masoli was kicked off the team because he did not “adhere to obligations” outlined by coach Chip Kelly.
Nutt confirmed via text message to The Commercial Appeal that Masoli “e-mailed us his release as I’m sure he did to several schools.”
According to rumors, Masoli is believed to have interest in transferring to Hawaii, UNLV, Louisiana Tech, Syracuse and Mississippi State.
Masoli’s interest in Ole Miss could be mutual following the departure of Raymond Cotton, the Rebels No. 2 quarterback, leaving Nutt with only two scholarship quarterbacks on the roster.
Nutt didn’t confirm if he was serious about pursuing Masoli at this point, but in a follow up text to The Commercial Appeal said he would keep everyone apprised.
