Gaston Moore (American football)
| No. 3 – South Florida Bulls | |
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| Position | Quarterback |
| Class | Graduate Student |
| Personal information | |
| Born | February 5, 2002 Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Listed height | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Listed weight | 212 lb (96 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school | Hilton Head Island (Hilton Head Island) |
| College |
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| Stats at ESPN | |
Lucius Gaston Moore (born February 5, 2002) is an American college football quarterback who played for the South Florida Bulls, Tennessee Volunteers, and UCF Knights.[1][2]
Early life and high school career
Moore grew up in Hilton Head Island, South Carolina, and attended Hilton Head Island High School.[3] As a senior, he passed for 2,016 yards and 20 touchdowns with four interceptions, leading the Seahawks to a Bridge Bowl victory and a playoff appearance.[4]
College career
UCF (2020)
Moore began his college career at the University of Central Florida (UCF), redshirting the 2020 season under head coach Josh Heupel.[5]
Tennessee (2021–2024)
In 2021, Moore transferred to the University of Tennessee as a walk-on, following Heupel and offensive coordinator Alex Golesh.[6] He spent four seasons as a reserve quarterback.[7] In 2024, he was the primary backup to Nico Iamaleava, appearing in six games and completing 16 of 27 passes for 201 yards, two touchdowns, and two interceptions.[8][9] Moore graduated with a bachelor's degree in supply chain management in May 2024.
South Florida (2025)
Moore entered the NCAA transfer portal in December 2024 and initially stepped away from football to begin a professional career in Charleston, South Carolina.[10][11] In July 2025, he transferred to USF to reunite with head coach Alex Golesh as a sixth-year senior.[12] He quickly earned the No. 2 quarterback position behind starter Byrum Brown.[13][14]
During the regular season, Moore appeared in seven games in relief, completing 14 of 20 passes for 54 yards and one touchdown.[15]
With Brown opting out, Moore made his first career start in the 2025 Cure Bowl against Old Dominion on December 17, 2025.[16][17] He completed 20 of 28 passes for 236 yards, one touchdown (a 31-yard pass), and two interceptions before exiting in the fourth quarter due to an apparent head injury after a hard hit. USF lost 24–10.[18][19][20]
Personal life
Moore's full name is Lucius Gaston Moore. He earned the nickname "Gas Pipe" from Tennessee head coach Josh Heupel.[21]
References
- ^ "Gaston Moore - Football - USF Athletics". USF Athletics. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ "Gaston Moore - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics". University of Tennessee Athletics. Retrieved December 26, 2025.
- ^ "Hilton Head All American Football Camp | Marcus Walsh On Location! - WHHI-TV". www.whhitv.com. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ "Gaston Moore - Football - USF Athletics". USF Athletics.
- ^ "Gaston Moore - Football 2020 - UCF Athletics". UCF Athletics.
- ^ Harralson, Dan. "Gaston Moore returning to college football in 2025". Vols Wire. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ "Breaking Down Gaston Moore's Performance in the Spring Game". Sports Illustrated. 2023-04-18. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ "Gaston Moore - Football - University of Tennessee Athletics".
- ^ Writer, Alex Sarkis, Staff. "Who is Gaston Moore? A look at Nico Iamaleava's backup". The Daily Beacon. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ Rothman, Sam (Dec 26, 2024). "Gaston Moore, Holden Staes enter transfer portal". 6news.
- ^ Sparks, Adam. "Gaston Moore enters portal, leaving young Tennessee QBs behind Nico Iamaleava". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ Sparks, Adam. "Former Tennessee quarterback Gaston Moore signs with USF, Alex Golesh | Reports". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ "FEATURED BULL: Cure Bowl QB1 Gaston Moore - USF Athletics".
- ^ West, Rachel (2025-07-23). "Former Hilton Head Island quarterback reportedly transferring to USF". wtoc. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ^ "Gaston Moore - Football - USF Athletics".
- ^ Smith, Craig (Dec 18, 2025). "Former Tennessee QB Gaston Moore suffered a scary injury during USF's bowl game that's been the center of controversy for years". atozsports.
- ^ West, Rachel (2025-07-23). "Former Hilton Head Island quarterback reportedly transferring to USF". wtoc. Retrieved 2025-12-29.
- ^ "Bulls struggle, lose QB Moore to injury in 24-10 defeat to Old Dominion in Cure Bowl". WUSF. December 18, 2025.
- ^ "USF Football Falls to ODU in Cure Bowl - USF Athletics". December 17, 2025.
- ^ Press, Associated. "USF loses Cure Bowl to Old Dominion in battle of backup quarterbacks". Tampa Bay Times. Retrieved 2025-12-27.
- ^ "USF QB 'Gas Pipe' Moore gets his first and last college start in Orlando's Cure Bowl". WUSF. December 16, 2025.