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USC Running Back King Miller Named Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week
October 13, 2025 | Football
LOS ANGELES – USC running back King Miller has been named Burlsworth Trophy Walk-On of the Week for his performance in USC's decisive 31-13 victory over No. 15 Michigan in front of a sold out crowd in the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on Saturday (Oct. 11).Â
The Burlsworth Trophy was created to honor the achievements and successes of the walk-on athlete. It is presented annually to the most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on.
Miller was also named the Big Ten Freshman Football Player of the Week.Â
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Miller recorded a career-high 158 rushing yards on 18 attempts (8.8 avg.) with 1 TD. His 158 rushing yards were more than any team has rushed against Michigan all year. Additionally, his 158 rushing yards are believed to be the most rushing yards by a Trojan walk-on since at least the 1970s.
His 158 rushing yards were the most rushing yards by a USC running back versus a ranked opponent since 2017 (Ronald Jones II, 194 versus No. 23 Arizona).
In Week 7, Miller led the Big Ten in yards per attempt (8.8) and yards after contact (98).Â
Miller, who was given his name "King" because he was born on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is the first USC walk-on to score a TD since TB Jess Holguin scored on a 7-yard run versus California in 1994 (61-0 win).Â
He has scored a rushing TD in 3 of the 5 games he has played this season, and his 49-yard third quarter run was a career-long and also his third career run of 40-plus yards.
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The Trojans travel to South Bend this weekend to challenge Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. PT.
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The Burlsworth Trophy was created to honor the achievements and successes of the walk-on athlete. It is presented annually to the most outstanding player who began his career as a walk-on.
Miller was also named the Big Ten Freshman Football Player of the Week.Â
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Miller recorded a career-high 158 rushing yards on 18 attempts (8.8 avg.) with 1 TD. His 158 rushing yards were more than any team has rushed against Michigan all year. Additionally, his 158 rushing yards are believed to be the most rushing yards by a Trojan walk-on since at least the 1970s.
His 158 rushing yards were the most rushing yards by a USC running back versus a ranked opponent since 2017 (Ronald Jones II, 194 versus No. 23 Arizona).
In Week 7, Miller led the Big Ten in yards per attempt (8.8) and yards after contact (98).Â
Miller, who was given his name "King" because he was born on Martin Luther King Jr. Day, is the first USC walk-on to score a TD since TB Jess Holguin scored on a 7-yard run versus California in 1994 (61-0 win).Â
He has scored a rushing TD in 3 of the 5 games he has played this season, and his 49-yard third quarter run was a career-long and also his third career run of 40-plus yards.
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The Trojans travel to South Bend this weekend to challenge Notre Dame on Saturday, Oct. 18 at 4:30 p.m. PT.
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