Michigan State RB Kenneth Walker uncertain vs Pitt in bowl

Updated Dec. 13, 2021 5:19 p.m. ET

Associated Press

EAST LANSING, Mich. (AP) —

The Big Ten Coach of the Year said Walker is battling through some things. The transfer from Wake Forest played through an ankle injury for much of the season.

in a New Year's Six bowl on Dec. 30 in Atlanta.

Walker ran for 1,636 yards, ranking second in FBS, and ranked among the nation's leaders with 19 touchdowns. He had 579 yards rushing in each of his two seasons at Wake Forest and scored 17 touchdowns.

The junior jumped to the top of the Heisman Trophy watch lists after

He was named Walter Camp player of the year and became the first Spartan to win the Doak Walker Award as the nation’s best running back. Walker and Ohio State quarterback C.J. Stroud shared AP's Big Ten co-offensive players of the year honors.

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