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Niyo: Smothering run 'D' only constant for inconsistent Spartans

Matt Charboneau and John Niyo of The Detroit News break down Michigan State's 31-20 win and give their main takeaways from the game. Matt Charboneau, The Detroit News

East Lansing — They’re getting comfortable making opponents feel uncomfortable.

And that’s a good sign for this Michigan State team. A necessary one, actually, since it appears as if the Spartans’ offense may never get settled in, hampered by a unstable foundation and now another troubling crack in a shaky depth chart.

But, yes, there’s also something to be said for getting too comfortable, which is what the MSU players and coaches were talking about in the immediate aftermath of Saturday’s 31-20 win over Central Michigan.