Here are the Michigan State football players who helped or hurt their stock in the Spartans’ 38-17 win Saturday at Miami (Florida).
Three up
RB Kenneth Walker III —It is hard to overstate the difference the junior Wake Forest transfer has made to MSU’s offense with his blend of vision, speed and power. His 172-yard, 27-carry performance grinded down the Hurricanes’ defense and showed Walker doesn’t have to score on the ground to be effective. His 7-yard touchdown catch on a pass from Payton Thorne showed Walker’s versatility and ability to reach the end zone other ways.