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Michigan State’s Kenneth Walker III earns national honor after monster game vs. Northwestern
By Rolando Rosa
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Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III burst on the national scene after his outstanding Week 1 performance at Northwestern.
For his efforts, Walker III is the Maxwell Award Player of the Week.
𝗠𝗮𝘅𝘄𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱 𝗣𝗹𝗮𝘆𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸
Michigan State tailback @Kenneth_Walker9 had a debut to remember.
➖ 264 rushing yards
➖ 11.5 yards per carry
➖ 4 rushing touchdowns #GoGreen #MaxwellFootball pic.twitter.com/mgGJTDd5MJ
— Maxwell Football (@MaxwellFootball) September 8, 2021
Walker III amassed 264 yards, four touchdowns, and 11.5 yards per carry.
Walker III arrived at Michigan State from Wake Forest. On the first play of the game, Walker III burst free for a 75-yard touchdown. Walker III added another three-yard touchdown in the first quarter, as well as a five-yard touchdown in the third quarter, and a six-yard touchdown in the fourth quarter.
Walker III is effusive in his praise for the role of the offensive line.
“I give credit to the offensive line. … It starts off with our O line and they did a great job tonight, an excellent job,” Walker III said via MLive.com.
Next up for Michigan State is its home opener vs. Youngstown State on Sept. 11 (12 p.m. EST/BTN).
Rolando Rosa brings his experience covering college football to Saturday Tradition. Follow him on Twitter @RolandoRosa3.