EAST LANSING - Michigan State closed out nonconference play with a 31-20 win against Central Michigan on Saturday.
The No. 21 Spartans (3-1, 1-0 Big Ten) scored 31 straight points in the second and third quarters, then held on for the win after being outscored 17-0 in the fourth by the Chippewas (1-4, 0-1 MAC).
Here are notable quotes from Michigan State coaches and players following the game:
"As I continue to say, nothing ever easy. We get ahead a little bit and think things are going pretty well and then it gets interesting, but that's football for you.