Tempers flared after Michigan’s victory at No. 2 Ohio State, leading to a scuffle between players from both teams at midfield. Police officers had to intervene and deploy pepper spray to break up the fight. Ohio State coach Ryan Day expressed pride in his team for defending their home field against Michigan’s attempt to plant a flag. Michigan coach Sherrone Moore acknowledged that emotions ran high in the rivalry game and stated that the incident will be addressed with his team. The Wolverines won the game 13-10 on a late field goal, likely ending Ohio State’s hopes of returning to the Big Ten title game. Michigan’s running back, Kalel Mullings, played a key role in the game, rushing for 116 yards and scoring the team’s only touchdown. Ohio State struggled throughout the game, with quarterback Will Howard throwing two interceptions and their run game being ineffective. This loss was particularly tough for Ohio State as they were expected to win against an unranked Michigan team. Despite the heated postgame scuffle, players from both teams acknowledged the intensity of the rivalry and the need to handle emotions better in future games.
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