One of college football’s best rivalries got one of its biggest upsets today. And then things got even crazier after the match.
Unranked Michigan went to Columbus and beat No. 2 Ohio State, a stunning result considering Ohio State was a three-touchdown favorite. But the game itself won’t be what everyone is talking about afterwards.
A chaotic scene erupted immediately after the game when a Michigan player tried to place his team’s flag over the Ohio State logo at midfield, an Ohio State player ripped the flag from the pole and threw it to the ground, and dozens of players from both teams pushed and shoved on the field while coaches, police and security tried to get the situation under control.
Police or security appeared to use pepper spray to try to get the players off the field, and two Michigan players rubbed their eyes in apparent pain.
It was an ugly scene that should never have happened and will certainly have consequences for both teams as a memorable match became even more memorable for the wrong reasons.