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Michigan State Football: 3 bold predictions vs. Miami in Week 3

By Connor Muldowney

Michigan State's Jeff Pietrowski, left, and Jacub Panasiuk celebrates after stopping Youngstown State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210911 Msu Youngstown Fb 159a
Michigan State's Jeff Pietrowski, left, and Jacub Panasiuk celebrates after stopping Youngstown State during the first quarter on Saturday, Sept. 11, 2021, at Spartan Stadium in East Lansing.210911 Msu Youngstown Fb 159a /
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Sep 11, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball during the game against the Youngstown State Penguins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports
Sep 11, 2021; East Lansing, Michigan, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Kenneth Walker III (9) runs the ball during the game against the Youngstown State Penguins at Spartan Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Tim Fuller-USA TODAY Sports /

2. Kenneth Walker III rushes for 150 yards

Following what had to be considered the top rushing performance in college football this season, Kenneth Walker III was relatively quiet against Youngstown State.

It’s not because he struggled, but rather he didn’t get the opportunities.

In fact, Walker carried the ball just seven times for 57 yards in what seemed to be an instance of Mel Tucker preserving his star back for a big showdown in Miami the following weekend. He averaged 8.1 yards per carry and was effective when he touched the ball, but he just didn’t get many chances to show what he’s capable of.

That’s going to change on Saturday at Hard Rock Stadium.

The Hurricanes only surrender about 137 rushing yards per game which isn’t too shabby when you consider they faced Alabama already, but Walker III is the best back they’ll have seen through three weeks — yes, that’s a bold statement. He’s going to carry the ball 15-20 times and rack up over 150 yards for the second time this season.

Consider Saturday’s trip to Miami the second episode of the Kenneth Walker III Show.

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