Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker III earns national honor after running all over Michigan
Michigan State is one of the best teams in the country after knocking off No. 6 Michigan 37-33 on Saturday.
The Spartans are 8-0 on the season and 5-0 in B1G play. They have wins over Northwestern, Youngstown State, Miami, Nebraska, Western Kentucky, Rutgers, Indiana and No. 6 Michigan.
Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker III earned the Walter Camp National Offensive Player of the Week award against Michigan.
Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker III & Kansas State DE Felix Anudike-Uzomah are Walter Camp National Offensive & Defensive Players of the Week
— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 31, 2021
On Saturday, Walker rushed 23 times for 197 yards on 8.5 yards per carry and 5 touchdowns. Bolstering his Heisman campaign in the Spartans’ biggest game of the year to date.
Walker this season has carried the ball 175 times for 1,194 yards on 6.8 yards per carry and 14 touchdowns. He also has a receiving touchdown on the season. Walker is a big reason why this Spartans team is undefeated heading into the month of November.
The Spartans have 2 AP Top-25 opponents left on the schedule at No. 5 Ohio State and vs. No. 20 Penn State.
Michigan State goes on the road this weekend to face Purdue in West Lafayette, IN., at 3:30 ET on ABC.