The Ohio State Buckeyes found themselves embroiled in a post-game brawl with the Michigan Wolverines, moments after suffering a heartbreaking 13-10 defeat at the hands of their rivals.
The Wolverines’ attempt to plant their flag at midfield was met with swift and unyielding resistance from the Buckeyes, leading to a chaotic and disgraceful scene on the field.
The heated moment unfolded as Michigan defensive tackle Mason Graham was giving a post-game interview on live broadcast, according to CBS Sports.
Behind him, Michigan players made their way to midfield with their school’s flag, intent on staking their claim after the monumental win.
Ohio State players, visibly angered by the gesture, stormed the area in an effort to prevent the flag from being planted, igniting the first round of on-field clashes.
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Michigan went to plant the flag at midfield for the second straight time in Columbus and Ohio State decided now was the time to do something about it pic.twitter.com/i6xo9pHpGs
— Anthony Broome (@anthonytbroome) November 30, 2024
As tensions appeared to de-escalate briefly, Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer reignited the conflict by charging at a Michigan player and tearing the flag from its pole.
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