The Michigan State Spartans opened up the 2021 season with a 38-21 victory over the Northwestern Wildcats on the road in Evanston. Mel Tucker and company set the tone early in the win, with running back Kenneth Walker III taking his first carry in the Green and White 75 yards to the house on the first play from scrimmage.
We learned a lot about this year’s team on Friday night, and will learn plenty more as the season moves forward, but let's take a moment to look at some of the takeaways from the season-opening victory.