Following Ohio State's 13-10 loss to Michigan, a nasty brawl broke out after Michigan players attempted to plant the M flag at midfield.
It appeared Jack Sawyer and some other Buckeyes, as they were wrapping up singing Carmen Ohio, saw what Michigan players were doing and ran to midfield.
Sawyer ripped the flag pole away from the player and eventually ripped off the M flag and tossed it as players began fighting all around.
Police deployed pepper spray to deescalate the situation which still lingered on for many minutes before both teams finally left the field.
Multiple fights breaking out after Michigan takes down Ohio State for the 4th straight year #Buckeyes pic.twitter.com/jURVibT6kG
— Nicole Shearin (@NicoleShearintv) November 30, 2024
Following the game, officers from multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in breaking up an on-field altercation. During the scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. OSUPD is the lead agency for games & will continue to investigate.
— OSU Police (@OSUPOLICE) November 30, 2024
Ryan Day wasn't even sure what had happened.
Ryan Day looks on after a fight breaks out between Michigan and Ohio State pic.twitter.com/doGNxOlZdy
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) November 30, 2024
In the postgame presser, Day had a little more to say.
“I don’t know all the details of it, but I know that those guys are looking to put a flag on our field and our guys weren’t gonna let that happen,” Day said. “I’ll find out exactly what happened. But this is our field. Certainly, we’re embarrassed with the fact that we lost the game, but there are some prideful guys on the team that weren’t gonna let that happen.”
Meanwhile, on the Michigan side, quarterback Davis Warren felt the flag plant was justfied. "We’re going to win in your house and we’re gonna plant the flag. You should’ve done something about it.
Michigan tries to plant the flag mid Carmen Ohio pic.twitter.com/OHv2s7NXy2
— Dave Holmes (@DaveHolmesTV) November 30, 2024
COMPLETE FIGHT
— InAllKindsOfWeather.com (@AllKindsWeather) November 30, 2024
Michigan attempts to plant the flag on the Ohio State O, and a full-scale brawl ensues!
Punches thrown! Helmets ripped off! A second flag plant attempt! The flag gets torn apart! Police sprint onto the field to break it up!
Wild scene in Columbus. pic.twitter.com/gzAmjNTRif
