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Wisconsin transfer Berger takes 'huge step forward' in Michigan State football's RB battle

EAST LANSING — Replacing Kenneth Walker III might take some time to sort itself out. New Michigan State football running backs coach Effrem Reed admitted as much Thursday.

But Reed also said he is beginning to see clarity. And newcomer Jalen Berger might be making a move like Walker did a year ago when he transferred in.

“We've had a little separation the past two weeks or so, where guys are starting to take off because they're starting to slow things down and understand,” Reed said Thursday. “I think the last scrimmage, Jalen Berger took a huge step forward because he actually got out there, he got loose, he made plays, he made people miss.