Kenneth Walker III Runs Into History as Seahawks Win Super Bowl LX
The Seattle Seahawks are Super Bowl champions once again, and they’ve got a former Spartan to thank for it. Kenneth Walker III didn’t just show up on the game’s biggest stage - he took it over. In a defensive slugfest where offensive fireworks were hard to come by, Walker delivered the kind of performance that rewrites narratives and cements legacies.
With 27 carries - his highest workload all season - Walker pounded out 135 rushing yards and added another 26 through the air. It wasn’t flashy, but it was relentless.
It was patient. It was powerful.
And it was exactly what the Seahawks needed to grind out a win over a Patriots defense that refused to give an inch in the passing game.
That effort earned Walker the Super Bowl MVP, making him the first Michigan State alum to ever take home the honor. But that’s not the only piece of history he carved out on Sunday night.
Walker also became the first running back to win Super Bowl MVP since Terrell Davis did it back in 1998 - a nearly three-decade drought for the position. In a league that’s increasingly devalued running backs, Walker reminded everyone just how game-changing the position can still be.
This wasn’t the kind of Super Bowl that lit up the scoreboard. In fact, some fans are already calling it one of the more underwhelming title games in recent memory.
But for anyone who still appreciates the art of the ground game - the vision, the cuts, the contact balance - this was a masterpiece. Walker was the engine that kept Seattle moving, especially when the passing game stalled out.
He found daylight where there shouldn’t have been any, consistently turning modest blocking into meaningful gains.
Seattle didn’t even reach the end zone until the fourth quarter, but Walker’s ability to keep the chains moving helped the Seahawks stay in control. Even when drives stalled, his production put them in position for field goals - and in a game this tight, every point mattered.
It’s worth noting that Walker stepped into an even bigger role during the playoffs after fellow back Zach Charbonnet went down with a torn ACL in the divisional round against the 49ers. From that point on, it was Walker’s backfield - and he made the most of every touch.
The Seahawks' defense set the tone, but Walker was the difference-maker. He didn’t just manage the game - he dictated it.
His performance wasn’t just about stats; it was about presence. In a game where both offenses struggled to find rhythm, Walker was the one constant source of momentum.
Now, with a Super Bowl ring and an MVP trophy to his name, Kenneth Walker III takes his place among the most decorated Michigan State players of all time. And if this postseason run is any indication, the league should get used to seeing No. 9 making noise in February.