EAST LANSING – Michigan State remains unbeaten at home in its last 25 nonconference season openers.

The Spartans jumped on Western Michigan early en route to a 23-6 win on Friday night in East Lansing .

Here are notable quotes from coach Jonathan Smith and players following the victory:

Smith on taking a 21-0 lead at the half before the offense stalled: “Obviously, kind of a tale of two halves.”

Wide receiver Omari Kelly, who had seven grabs for 75 yards in his Spartan debut, on the second half: “It’s the first game so we’re still trying to figure some things out and trying to work out the kinks. We’re still working, still grinding at it so it’s nothing in particular that went wrong.”

Defensive tackle Alex VanSumeren on the performance overall: “Everything you do is either a 1 or

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