Michigan State football eked out a 19-16 win over Maryland, the Spartans' 6th win that gets them bowl eligible at 6-6, Nov. 30, 2019. Chris Solari, Detroit Free Press
From no major college scholarship offers to an All-American. Now, Kenny Willekes can add another award to his storied Michigan State football career.
The senior defensive end was named the winner of the 10th annual Burlsworth Trophy, which is given annually to the nation's top player who began his career as a walk-on. He beat out California safety/kick returner Ashtyn Davis and Georgia kicker Rodrigo Blankenship for the award.