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Kenneth Walker III is at it again.
Michigan State jumped out to a comfortable 21-13 halftime lead over Rutgers, but it didn’t take long to extend its advantage to double-digits.
Walker busted out a 94-yard touchdown run early in the third quarter to give the Spartans a 28-13 lead. The run is a program record for the Spartans.
Here’s the play:
😱@Kenneth_Walker9 // @MSU_Football pic.twitter.com/c8IpALdcrL
— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) October 9, 2021
Michigan State has lived off big plays offensively this season, but none bigger than that run by Walker. He now has 9 rushing touchdowns this season.
Jalen Nailor has been the star of this game so far for the Spartans, totaling over 200 receiving yards and 3 touchdowns in the first half. He has stepped up in place of star receiver Jayden Reed, who has had a quiet day so far vs. the Scarlet Knights.
Michigan State is looking to become the first Power 5 team to clinch bowl eligibility. Coastal Carolina moved to 6-0 on Thursday night.
The Spartans lead 28-13 late in the third quarter.
Spenser is the news manager at Saturday Road and covers college football across all Saturday Football brands.