East Lansing — Michigan State had a chance to put a team away in the second half again on Saturday, but instead of run away with an easy win, the Spartans made things interesting at the end.
One final drive offensively helped secure a 31-20 victory over Central Michigan at Spartan Stadium, but it came only after a 28-point lead was trimmed in the fourth quarter thanks to a trick play, an early onside kick and some less than inspiring play from the defense in the final quarter.
“I continue to say nothing is every easy,” Michigan State coach Mark Dantonio said.