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Michigan State's Kenneth Walker III Wins 2021 Doak Walker Award

Michigan State running back Kenneth Walker III is the winner of the 2021 Doak Walker Award, which recognizes the best RB in college football.

Walker beat out finalists in junior Breece Hall of Iowa State and senior Tyler Badie of Missouri.

Walker had the best season of his collegiate career in 2021, entering Saturday's regular-season finale against Penn State with 1,614 yards (second in FBS) and 18 touchdowns (T-3rd in FBS) on the ground, in addition to 13 catches for 89 yards and a score.

The 21-year-old transferred to Michigan State after two years at Wake Forest.