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Ohio State got into trouble after a big fight with Michigan. They both got fined $100,000 because of it. The fight happened after a game on Saturday.
Ohio State said they’re sorry for what their players did.
“We respect the Big Ten Conference’s decision in this matter,” they mentioned in their statement. “What happened post-game yesterday was unfortunate. Good sportsmanship is always important in everything we do at Ohio State.” They plan to look at how things are handled after games to keep everyone safe.
The brawl broke out when Michigan tried to plant their flag on Ohio State’s field. It was right after Michigan’s surprising 13-10 win. This didn’t sit well with Ohio State, and chaos followed.
Players from both teams jumped into the fray, leading to a wild scene that required university police intervention. Pepper spray was used to calm things down—yikes!
Despite Michigan’s big win, the fight overshadowed everything else. Ohio State seemed upset about losing and about the flag incident. Coach Ryan Day expressed his frustration, saying, “Yeah I don’t know all the details of it,” Day said. “But I know that these guys are looking to put a flag on our field and our guys weren’t going to let that happen.”
Some might say Michigan’s actions were disrespectful, but flag planting isn’t new in college football. Ohio State’s reaction, however, was over-the-top.
Both teams have to deal with the fallout now. Ohio State seems ready to take responsibility for its part in the mess.
