Running back Markese Stepp enters NCAA Transfer Portal

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Nebraska On3 confirmed on Tuesday that running back Markese Stepp has entered his name into the NCAA Transfer Portal.

Stepp appeared in seven games and started at Wisconsin for the Huskers last season after transferring from USC, rushing for 177 yards and two touchdowns on 45 carries.

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His playing time dropped significantly, though, as he only appeared in four of NU’s final nine games with a total of 40 offensive snaps.

Nebraska now has six scholarship running backs on its roster going into the start of fall camp later this month.

Nebraska running back Markese Stepp, a former USC transfer, has entered the transfer portal, @on3sports has learned.

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