Players from Michigan and Ohio State engage in physical altercation as Wolverines attempt to plant flag following fourth consecutive victory in rivalry game

In a shocking turn of events, Michigan defeated No. 2 Ohio State 13-10 in a thrilling game, marking their fourth consecutive rivalry victory. However, the win was marred by a post-game brawl between players from both teams at midfield. The altercation started when Michigan players tried to plant their flag at the center of the field, leading to a physical confrontation with Ohio State players. The situation escalated when Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer ripped the flag off the pole, sparking a second round of fighting. Law enforcement had to intervene, using pepper spray to separate the players. Both teams expressed disappointment in the conduct, with Michigan running back Kalel Mullings calling it “bad for the sport.” Ohio State coach Ryan Day stated that his team’s pride prevented them from allowing Michigan to plant the flag on their field. Michigan coach Sherrone Moore acknowledged that emotions were high but stressed the need for better handling of such situations. Both coaches addressed the incident with their teams and emphasized the importance of maintaining sportsmanship. The altercation overshadowed Michigan’s historic win in what is considered one of the biggest rivalries in college football.

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