Fans of the USC Trojans witnessed a new underdog story emerge in King Miller during 2025 . Little do college football followers truly realize how impactful the former walk-on really was, though.

Especially after this uncanny stat got dug up involving Miller.

The Big Ten Leading Mark USC's King Miller Tied

USC running back King Miller | Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images

Miller won over coach Lincoln Riley with his burst out of the backfield, one-cut nature and then hitting a second gear to take the oxygen out of defenders.

All leading to this overlooked but now dug up stat that Kendell Hollowell of USC Trojans on SI found Tuesday: King tied for first in the Big Ten in creating the most runs of 40 yards or more.

#USC running back King Miller was tied for first in the Big Ten last season in runs of 40+ yards. Reminder that Miller only started half of the games in 2025.…