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College GameDay runs special feature on MSU Heisman candidate Kenneth Walker III
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Last week, Michigan State had the game of the year with their 37-33 home win over No. 7 Michigan. Star junior running back Kenneth Walker III rushed for 197 yards and five touchdowns on 23 carries against the tenacious defense of Michigan. Walker had his Heisman statement in the win over Michigan.
ESPN’s College GameDay had a feature of Walker and his journey as a former unknown transfer from Wake Forest to Michigan State as one of the top playmakers in the nation.
From second-string RB and virtual unknown to transfer portal treasure and Heisman candidate.
If you didn't know who Kenneth Walker III was before, you do now. pic.twitter.com/ET81CFQkla
— ESPN College Football (@ESPNCFB) November 6, 2021
In 20 games played for Wake Forest, Walker rushed for 1,158 yards and 17 touchdowns on 217 carries. In just eight games this season, Walker has rushed 1,194 yards and 14 touchdowns on 175 carries for Michigan State.
Walker will be back in action at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, as the Spartans travel to Purdue.