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College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / June 7
Meet the Mizzou Transfer: Josiah Trotter's Ceiling, Fit with Tigers

Meet the Mizzou Transfer: Josiah Trotter's Ceiling, Fit with Tigers

Finding players who excelled in the Big 12, ACC or smaller conferences to bring up to the Southeastern Conference was a clear focus for head coach Eli Drinkwitz and the Missouri Tigers in the transfer portal this offseason.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / April 13
In 'Shadows' of 2 NFL Relatives, Josiah Trotter Looking to Create Own Legacy at Mizzou

In 'Shadows' of 2 NFL Relatives, Josiah Trotter Looking to Create Own Legacy at Mizzou

Transfer linebacker Josiah Trotter has been around football his whole life, and he's taking his knowledge to Missouri for the 2025 season. Trotter is the son of former NFL All-Pro linebacker Jeremiah Trotter and the brother of Super Bowl champion Jeremiah Trotter Jr.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / January 14

Former Mountaineer Josiah Trotter Receives Honor for His Play During 2024 Season

Now former Mountaineer Josiah Trotter is still being recognized for his play throughout the 2024 season. Trotter was named to the Football Writers Association of America’s 2024 Freshman All-America Team.

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West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / December 29

WVU O-Line Transfer Johnny Williams IV Follows Josiah Trotter to the SEC

Johnny Williams IV was in line to be the starting left tackle next season for the West Virginia Mountaineers, but instead of sticking around with Rich Rodriguez and the new staff, he decided to see what his value was in the transfer portal.

College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / December 19

Brandon Yates Says WVU Players Aren't Hitting the Portal for Reasons Some Fans Think

Fourteen players from West Virginia's 2024 football roster have already entered the transfer portal. One of them, Josiah Trotter, has already found a home, committing to Missouri.

College Football News / Rock M Nation / December 19

Recruiting Reset: Josiah Trotter is a dynamic addition for Mizzou’s defense

Mizzou locked up their linebacker corps with the addition of Josiah Trotter from the transfer portal. If you’re anything like me, you’ve been riding the Missouri Football transfer portal news roller coaster for over a week now.

College Football News / NCAA Football on ClutchPoints / December 17
Missouri adds ex-West Virginia LB whose dad is former Pro Bowler

Missouri adds ex-West Virginia LB whose dad is former Pro Bowler

Missouri football landed a very talented player from the transfer portal. Former West Virginia linebacker Josiah Trotter committed to the Tigers, per ESPN.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / December 17
How Does WVU Replace Josiah Trotter? Here's a Handful of Transfer Linebacker Options

How Does WVU Replace Josiah Trotter? Here's a Handful of Transfer Linebacker Options

The West Virginia Mountaineers lost a key piece of their defense on Monday as redshirt freshman linebacker Josiah Trotter announced his intentions to transfer to Missouri.

College Football News / Rock M Nation / December 17

Commute: Mizzou Hoops on the verge of Top 25 ranking entering Braggin’ Rights week

The Morning Commute for Tuesday, December 17 Today we’re talking about Mizzou Hoops (if you need a breather from transfer portal talk) The latest AP Top 25 college basketball poll was released on Monday, and 13 out of the 16 teams in the SEC are either ranked or have received votes.

College Football News / Missouri Tigers on SI / December 16
Report: Mizzou Adds Linebacker from West Virginia Through Transfer Portal

Report: Mizzou Adds Linebacker from West Virginia Through Transfer Portal

The Missouri Tigers received a commitment from former West Virginia linebacker Josiah Trotter Monday, per multiple reports. Trotter is Missouri's fourth commitment through the transfer portal, and the third in the same day.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / December 16

Josiah Trotter to Leave West Virginia, Commits to SEC School

Monday evening, the West Virginia football team suffered a big hit in the transfer portal as redshirt freshman linebacker Josiah Trotter committed to Missouri, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel.

College Football News / Athlon Sports / December 13
Washington Hosting West Virginia LB Trotter

Washington Hosting West Virginia LB Trotter

According a report from ESPN college football insider Pete Thamel, Washington is one of two schools expected to host West Virginia redshirt freshman linebacker

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College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / December 13

Josiah Trotter Visiting Big 10 School, Open to Returning to WVU

West Virginia linebacker Josiah Trotter entered the transfer portal shortly after the university made the decision to fire head coach Neal Brown, and is now in the process of taking visits to other schools.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / December 11

Josiah Trotter Schedules Visits with Multiple P4 Programs

Josiah Trotter already has visits scheduled a week after announcing his plans to transfer from WVU. Trotter will take upcoming visits to Missouri and Washington, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel.

West Virginia Mountaineers News / Larry Brown Sports / December 4
Son of former All-Pro linebacker has entered transfer portal

Son of former All-Pro linebacker has entered transfer portal

He had 92 tackles with an interception and half-sack as a redshirt freshman for West Virginia this season.

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College Football News / West Virginia Mountaineers on SI / November 6

Trotter Named a Semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award

Wednesday morning, West Virginia University redshirt freshman linebacker Josiah Trotter was one of 14 semifinalists named to the seventh annual Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award.

College Football News / WV Sports Now / November 6

WVU LB Josiah Trotter Recognized Nationally for Strong Freshman Season

Josiah Trotter is being recognized as one of the best freshmen in the nation. On Wednesday, Trotter was named a semifinalist for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award.

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