Possibly a Woodlouse Spider

These red/tan and cream colored spiders are common.

Despite their appearance these are great spiders to have around the home controlling nuisance sowbugs/pillbugs, their main food source.

http://www.edwardfelton.co.uk/imgs/galle...

Yup - Woodlouse Spider. Harmless.

I used to live in Michigan. Never saw one of these. It might be a six spotted orb weaver (I'M NOT PRANKING). Check it out to see if it fits your observations.

So I live in Michigan and my friend found this spider. It has a dark redish head, with a gold body. Just wondering what type it is???