After Michigan’s victory over No. 2 Ohio State, tempers flared when Michigan players attempted to plant their flag at midfield on Ohio State’s home turf, leading to a scuffle involving both teams. Police officers had to break up the altercation and deployed pepper spray. Ohio State coach Ryan Day expressed embarrassment over losing the game but stated that his team was not going to allow Michigan to plant their flag. Michigan coach Sherrone Moore acknowledged the emotions on both sides during rivalry games and promised to address the incident with his team. Michigan running back Kalel Mullings expressed disappointment in the post-game brawl, emphasizing the need for sportsmanship.
Michigan’s victory over Ohio State with a 13-10 score on a last-minute field goal likely ended the Buckeyes’ hopes of reaching the Big Ten title game. The upset was significant as the Wolverines were unranked and ended Ohio State’s hopes for a title run. The Buckeyes struggled throughout the game, with their offense struggling to move the ball, missed field goals, and interceptions. Mullings was Michigan’s standout player, rushing for 116 yards and a touchdown, while Ohio State’s Howard struggled, throwing two interceptions. The loss was particularly tough for Ohio State as they were expected to win against the unranked Wolverines, highlighting the unpredictability of rivalries. Overall, the game was marked by a dramatic upset, a post-game scuffle, and disappointment for the Buckeyes.
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