USC RBs Markese Stepp, Stephen Carr ready for increased workload

LOS ANGELES — After running back Markese Stepp posted a career-high 82 yards and scored his second career touchdown in USC’s 30-27 loss to Notre Dame, it was natural to wonder if it was time for the third-stringer to get more snaps and an improved role.
Offensive coordinator Graham Harrell said he felt he’d given Stepp as much as he could handle, noting the back “was sucking wind, from what I understand.”
Stepp confirmed this, saying, “When you’re carryi