The start of the 2026 college football season is just weeks away. One of the most exciting parts of each year is seeing new stars emerge in the sport.
In a recent story, Matt Zenitz of 247Sports took a look at some potential Big Ten breakout stars for 2025. Three Trojans made the list: Edge rusher Kameryn Fountain, running back Waymong Jordan, and linebacker Desman Stephens II.
Here is what Zenitz had to say about each of them:
On Fountain
“Kameryn Fountain began to emerge some for USC toward the end of his freshman season last year and was a starter in each of the Trojans’ final four games. Now, USC is expecting a second-year jump from the 6-foot-5, 260-pound Fountain, who was a Class of 2024 top-60 overall recruit.
“‘He’s going to break out this year,’ a source said.”
On Jordan
“Waymond Jordan, the top-ranked JUCO running back in the 2025 recruiting class, has impressed this offseason to the point that he’s on track to be USC’s starting running back. The 5-foot-9, 210-pound Jordan ran for 1,614 yards and 20 touchdowns in 12 games at Hutchinson Community College last season.
“’Waymond is an all-purpose back who has all the tools to be a dynamic back in the Big Ten Conference,’ a source said. ‘His natural instincts, contact balance and creative running style will provide (USC) with a unique and consistent running game.’”
On Stephens
“Desman Stephens II is set to be a starting inside linebacker for USC after making 13 tackles as a freshman last year. The 6-foot-3, 235-pound Stephens had an interception and subsequent 42-yard return during the Trojans’ overtime loss to Penn State.
“‘Big, athletic kid that probably should have played more as a freshman,’ a source said. ‘Made some plays. Big time (interception) on his first play in the game against Penn State. He has a chance to be really…
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Publish date : 2025-07-17 12:54:00
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