Head coach Mark Dantonio talks with running back Nick Hill as they head to the locker room at the half.

Safety Isaiah Lewis (9) tackles wide receiver Deon Butler as cornerback Darqueze Dennard closes in.

Linebacker Max Bullough tackles CMU’s Tim Phillips.

Running back Edwin Baker brakes a tackle by CMU’s John Carr.

Running back Nick Hill is taken down by CMU’s Jake Bentley (57), Jason Chomic (52), and Mike Kinville (35).

Running back Larry Caper tries to outrun CMU’s Lorenzo White.

Two fans sit in the corner of the upper deck at Spartan Stadium during MSU’s 45-7 win over Central Michigan.