Big Ten fines Michigan and Ohio State in wake of wild brawl as scuffles erupt across college football
Following a violent postgame altercation that resembled other ugly, unsportsmanlike endings across college football, Ohio State and Michigan were fined $100,000 each by the Big Ten Conference on Sunday.
Wolverine players carrying the school's flag gathered on Ohio Stadium's midfield shortly after unranked Michigan upset then-No. 2 Ohio State 13–10 on Saturday. The Buckeyes were offended by the visitors' celebration.
Pepper spray was used by the police to break up the altercation. Stephanie Otey, a reporter for the Big Ten Network, claimed to have been one of the onlookers struck by the irritant.
According to a Big Ten statement, the incident's nature not only compromised the safety of players and spectators, but also violated basic aspects of sportsmanship including decency and respect.
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