Riley Wormley earns Big Ten Freshman of the Week honors after USC victory
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 23, 2026, 8:33 PM
Last updated Sep 23, 2026
USC running back Riley Wormley has been named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week following his performance in the Trojans' 42-35 win against Rutgers on September 23. Wormley contributed significantly with 52 yards and a touchdown on just three carries. This recognition marks the second consecutive week a USC player has received the award, with tight end Mark Bowman honored last week. USC is set to face Oregon in their next game this Saturday at the Coliseum, with kickoff at 4:30 p.m. Pacific time.
- •Riley Wormley named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
- •USC improves to 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten
- •Wormley recorded 52 yards and a touchdown
- •USC faces Oregon on Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Pacific
- 8:33 PMYahoo Sports — USC running back Riley Wormley named Big Ten Freshman of the Week
"For the second consecutive week, a Trojan was named the Big Ten Freshman of the Week. This time, it was running back Riley Wormley earning the honor
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