Michigan and Ohio State are facing a hefty fine for the fight that took place after the Wolverines’ win over the Buckeyes on Saturday.
The Big Ten announced Sunday that it had fined each school $100,000 for the melee. It began after Michigan players attempted to plant a flag at the midfield logo of Ohio Stadium. Buckeyes’ players took offense to the attempt and, well, things escalated from there.
Michigan’s attempt to plant the flag started a trend that continued across college football’s rivalry weekend. Fracases ensued in Chapel Hill and Tallahassee as well as visiting teams attempted to celebrate their wins at midfield. NC State got bowl-eligible with a 35-30 win at North Carolina in Mack Brown’s last game with the Tar Heels. Florida sent Florida State to a 2-10 finish with an easy road win and FSU took exception to Florida’s celebrating.
The victory was Michigan’s fourth straight over Ohio State. The Buckeyes haven’t beaten the Wolverines since 2019, though they should still be safely in the College Football Playoff at 10-2. Michigan ends the 2024 regular season at 7-5.
