Sep 3, 2021; Evanston, Illinois, USA; Michigan State Spartans running back Kenneth Walker III (9) celebrates his touchdown against the Northwestern Wildcats with running back Elijah Collins (24) during the first quarter at Ryan Field. Mandatory Credit: Jon Durr-USA TODAY Sports
What a start to the season it was for Michigan State football on Friday night as the Spartans. On the first play of the season, Kenneth Walker III took a handoff 75 yards for a touchdown, setting the tone against Northwestern as Michigan State wouldn’t look back.
The Spartans padded their lead, climbing ahead 21-0 before Northwestern finally put a touchdown on the board in the second quarter and then another in the fourth, but it seemed like too little, too late.