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MSU’s Kenneth Walker leads all RBs in one impressive stat
By Rolando Rosa
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Michigan State is off to an undefeated 4-0 start and a major factor has been the punishing rushing attack from transfer Kenneth Walker III.
Walker III has ran roughshod through opposing defenses this season. The most telling stat to convey that is that Walker III leads the nation in forced missed tackles (40), via PFF College:
Most forced missed tackles by RBs this season:
💥 Kenneth Walker III, Michigan State – 40
💥 Bijan Robinson, Texas – 36
💥 Breece Hall, Iowa State – 36 pic.twitter.com/5kXAcKEEqb— PFF College (@PFF_College) September 29, 2021
Walker, a junior, has amassed 554 yards and five touchdowns, with an average of 7.3 yards on his 76 carries. All five of Walker’s touchdowns came in the first two games of the season vs. Northwestern and Youngstown State.
Michigan State-Western Kentucky is slated for a 7:30 p.m. (EST) kickoff and will be televised on FS1. Western Kentucky is off to a 1-2 start, most recently being edged 33-31 by Indiana. This is the first meeting between the programs.
Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.