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The University of Michigan and The Ohio State University have both been fined $100,000 for the brawl that broke out at the end of their game Saturday.
In one of the most highly-anticipated matchups throughout college football’s “rivalry week,” the 6-5 Wolverines stunned the country when they beat the second-ranked Buckeyes 13-10 in Ohio. During the post-game celebrations, Michigan players took a flag and planted it in the middle of the field. This resulted in a massive brawl that saw multiple players — and even members of the media — pepper-sprayed by police.
On Sunday, the Big Ten Conference announced it fined the universities for the actions of the players, saying:
The Big Ten Conference has determined that the actions of both teams following the Michigan-Ohio State football game on Saturday, November 30, 2024, violated the Big Ten Sportsmanship Policy. Not only did the actions of both teams violate fundamental elements of sportsmanship such as respect and civility, the nature of the incident also jeopardized the safety of participants and bystanders.
As a result of these violations, the Big Ten Conference has issued an institutional fine to both the University of Michigan and The Ohio State University in the amount of $100,000 each.
The Big Ten Conference considers this matter concluded and will have no further comment.
