As Nebraska awaits a decision on 2021 from Dedrick Mills, the Huskers have found some help for the running back room.
Markese Stepp, a standout tailback from USC, announced on Tuesday that he intends to transfer to Nebraska.
Lets Work. #GBR pic.twitter.com/GMBcF23G80
— Markese Stepp (@markese_stepp) January 12, 2021
Stepp, who is a sophomore in terms of eligibility despite being in his fourth year of college, will have three years of eligibility if he chooses to use it at Nebraska. However, he will have to sit out one season due to current NCAA rules unless he is able to receive a waiver to play immediately.
Stepp had 100 carries for 505 yards and six touchdowns, plus four catches for 35 yards, in 15 games over three years at USC. He was looking for a breakout season in 2019 but ultimately suffered a season-ending ankle injury against Arizona in mid-October.
😤 @markese_stepp punches it in on 3rd down!@USC_FB takes the early 7-0 lead on Arizona pic.twitter.com/oCvsufCoeK
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 14, 2020
Stepp saw limited action for USC in 2020 over the six games that the Trojans played.
It was reported in late December that a likely landing spot for Stepp would be Wisconsin. However, things clearly changed and the Indianapolis native is heading to Nebraska.
Erin is the Deputy Editor and Digital Marketing Strategist for Hail Varsity. She has covered Nebraska athletics since 2012, which has included stops at Bleacher Report, Cox Media Group’s Land of 10, and even Hail Varsity (previously from 2012-2017). She has also been featured on the Big Ten Network, NET’s Big Red Wrap-Up, and a varsity of radio shows nationwide. When not covering the Huskers, Erin is probably at Chipotle.
