Fight Breaks Out After Heated Michigan-Ohio State Football Game
By ABC News | may 22,2025
ANN ARBOR, MI – Tensions between college football’s fiercest rivals boiled over Saturday as a postgame altercation erupted following the Michigan Wolverines’ dramatic victory over the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium.
The fight broke out moments after the final whistle, as players from both teams converged near midfield. Witnesses reported that the confrontation began with a verbal exchange between players, which quickly escalated into shoving, punches, and sideline skirmishes involving multiple members from each squad.
Michigan’s 27-24 win marked their third consecutive victory over Ohio State, a streak that has reignited the century-old rivalry and intensified emotions on both sides.
Video footage captured by ABC News showed players being restrained by coaches and staff as officials attempted to separate the two teams. Several players had to be escorted off the field by security, and at least one was seen being evaluated by medical staff after the incident.
“It’s disappointing,” Michigan head coach Sherrone Moore said in a postgame press conference. “We want to win with class, and we expect better from our players. We’ll review the footage, and any disciplinary measures will be handled internally.”
Ohio State head coach Ryan Day echoed similar sentiments. “This rivalry is intense, and emotions run high, but there’s no place for that kind of behavior in college football. We’re cooperating fully with the Big Ten and will hold our players accountable.”
The Big Ten Conference released a statement late Saturday evening confirming that it is reviewing the incident and will work with both programs to determine whether any violations of league conduct policies occurred.
“The Big Ten Conference is aware of the postgame altercation between the University of Michigan and Ohio State University football programs,” the statement read. “We are currently collecting all available information and will take appropriate action based on our sportsmanship policy.”
Fans from both schools expressed disappointment on social media, with many calling for suspensions and stronger measures to prevent future incidents.
The Michigan-Ohio State rivalry, often referred to as “The Game,” is known for its passionate fan base and high-stakes implications, frequently impacting the Big Ten Championship race and the College Football Playoff picture.
Saturday’s game lived up to its billing in terms of intensity and competition. Unfortunately, it will now also be remembered for the chaos that unfolded after the final down.
No arrests have been reported at this time, but both universities have pledged to investigate the matter fully and issue disciplinary action if necessary.
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