USC football countdown to kickoff continues—Kenny Bigelow in focus
USC football countdown to kickoff continues—Kenny Bigelow in focus Don't forget about Kenny Bigelow, who wore 95 at USC
The countdown to USC's 2025 football season is officially on! The Trojans kick off their new campaign 95 days from today. You need something to help you while away the days and hours in the spring and summer. This is one way to do so. In this new series, countdown to kickoff, we will be counting down the days by highlighting a notable Trojan who wore each number. The options for number 95 are once again limited, but today, we take a look at Kenny Bigelow.
Position: Defensive lineman
Years played at USC: 2013-2017
Career highlights: A five-star recruit out of high school, Bigelow's time at USC was unfortunately hampered by injuries. In five years with the Trojans, he appeared in just 19 games. Bigelow's best season came in 2015, when he recorded
After USC: Due to his injuries, Bigelow was granted a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA, for which he transferred to West Virginia. With the Mountaineers in 2018, he had his best statistical season of his college career, recording 21 tackles, two sacks, and a forced fumble. He signed with the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent following the 2019 NFL draft, but never played a snap in the league.
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