LOS ANGELES -- USC running back King Miller has been named a semifinalist for the Burlsworth Trophy. The Burlsworth Trophy was established to recognize the achievements and successes of walk-on athletes.
It is presented annually to the most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on.
Miller, America's best walk-on, continues to have an exceptional season. He has recorded 636 total rushing yards on 80 attempts and 5 TDS, along with 8 receptions for 44 yards.
Among running backs with 80 attempts or more, Miller leads the Power Four in yards after contact per attempt with 5.25, and since Week 7, Miller has tallied 484 rushing yards – the most among FBS freshmen in that time period.
In USC's last game against Northwestern, Miller tallied 127 rushing yards on 15 attempts and scored 1 TD. He also had 2 receptions for 3 yards in USC's 38-17 victory over the Wildcats, and also marked Miller's third 100+ yard rushing total in the last four games.
USC is the only team in the nation averaging 300+ passing yards per game and 200+ rushing yards per game. USC has not produced these numbers since 2005.
In fact, no FBS team has produced these numbers since LSU in 2023, and no Big Ten team has since Indiana in 2013. This is the first time since 2016 and just the third time in the last 25 seasons that USC is averaging 200+ rushing yards per game.