It's not the first time Dantonio has made comments like that. And, by all indications, there hasn't been much criticism of the FOX interview.
On the other hand, when Mendenhall compared his players to the "stripling warriors" in the Book of Mormon, a certain contingent of fandom lost its collective mind. Compare Dantonio's comment to what then-BYU receiver Austin Collie said in 2007 after a win over Utah: "When you're doing what's right, on and off the field, the Lord steps in and plays a part."
BYU plays at MSU on Oct. 8. Guess we'll see who has God's favor.