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What Mark Dantonio said after Michigan State’s win over CMU
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Michigan State rounded out the non-conference portion of its schedule Saturday, defeating Central Michigan 31-20. The Spartans improved to 3-1 on the season with the victory.
Defense was huge in the first half, coming up with two turnovers that led to 10 points. It helped MSU take a 17-3 lead into halftime. The Spartans continued to pour it on in the third quarter, taking a 31-3 lead.
The Chippewas didn’t back down, outscoring Michigan State 17-0 in the final quarter to make things interesting. But the Spartans held on to get the victory.
Here’s what head coach Mark Dantonio said following MSU’s win in the non-conference finale.
Dantonio says the fourth quarter "got a little interesting for us, but that's football for you." Said MSU made it "lopsided" through three quarters.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio on fourth quarter: CMU "did a nice job onside kicking." Said momentum started to change. "Momentum is a powerful thing."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio says CMU QB Lazzaro "got out way too many times" from containment. Felt like MSU pressured him "50 times?"
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio said the double-pass trick play was "deflating" but credited CMU with its execution.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio said Josh Butler was "hampered a little bit" and why Tre Person played as much as he did.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio on WRs: "It's difficult, but I don't ever come in here and make excuses." Says Cody White has a broken hand "and will be out for a little bit." Expects others to come back.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio on La'Darius Jefferson: "Positive guy, not afraid to compete."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio: "Every football team is always a work in progress. We'll come and compete. Thats' all I can ask of our guys." Says MSU needs to eliminate mistakes and be better at putting teams away.
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dantonio says LJ Scott practiced this week but "Sometimes, the best player at the time is the guy who is not injured."
— Chris Solari (@chrissolari) September 29, 2018
Dustin grew up in the heart of Big Ten country and has been in sports media since 2010. He has been covering Big Ten football since 2014. You can follow him on Twitter: @SchutteCFB