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3 rapid reactions from Michigan State football's sleepy win over Western Michigan

A game that started strong for Michigan State football ended with a thud as the Spartans' 21-0 lead at halftime led to a second-half coasting that put a lot of fans to sleep in the final 30 minutes.

Michigan State was able to overcome a late pick-six to former Spartan Tate Hallock and a botched onside kick to beat the Broncos in the opener, 23-6.

It was a traditional sleepy win for the Spartans in the season opener. It feels like this happens on a yearly basis as the team gets out to a comfortable lead only to sleepwalk to the final whistle.