COLUMBUS, Ohio — Tensions boiled over on the football field Saturday as a post-game fight broke out following the University of Michigan’s stunning 13-10 upset against Ohio State University.
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Flag-Planting Sparks On-Field Chaos
The confrontation erupted when Michigan Wolverines players attempted to plant their flag at the Buckeyes’ stadium, sparking outrage among Ohio State players. Videos circulating on social media captured the melee as members of both teams clashed near the center of the field.
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Police Use Pepper Spray to Quell Brawl
Law enforcement officers, already on-site for game-day security, intervened to break up the altercation. Dan Hedman, spokesperson for Ohio State, confirmed that officers from multiple agencies responded, employing pepper spray to disperse the brawling players.
“Following the game, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on-field altercation,” Hedman said in a statement. “During this scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for game days and will continue to investigate this matter.”
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One officer sustained injuries during the incident and was transported to a local hospital for treatment, according to Brian Steel, president of the police union.
“Officers are authorized to use pepper spray to stop assaults and protect themselves and others,” Steel stated in a post on X, formerly Twitter.
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Coaches Weigh In
Ohio State football coach Ryan Day attributed the fight to Michigan’s provocative flag-planting.
“This is our field, and certainly we’re embarrassed at the fact that we lost the game, but there’s some prideful guys on this team that weren’t just going to let that happen,” Day remarked during a post-game press conference.
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Michigan’s coaching staff has not yet commented on the altercation or their team’s actions following the game.
