Ohio State was handed another loss by the Big Ten right after Michigan pulled off the huge upset over them
Nothing went to plan for the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in their fourth straight loss to Michigan, that includes what happened after the game was over. The Big Ten has now handed down a fine for the post-game antics of both teams. After the game, Michigan attempted to plant a flag on […]
Nothing went to plan for the No. 2 Ohio State Buckeyes on Saturday in their fourth straight loss to Michigan, that includes what happened after the game was over.
The Big Ten has now handed down a fine for the post-game antics of both teams. After the game, Michigan attempted to plant a flag on Ohio State’s field and a brawl ensued. Ohio State pass rusher Jack Sawyer ripped the flag from Michigan and it broke loose from there.
Those decisions made after the game will cost each school $100,000, according to ESPN’s Pete Thamel.
Sure, that amount isn’t much to either school, but it also isn’t nothing. It was a bad look by both schools after such a hard-fought game that ended with the Buckeyes losing 13-10. However, it was to no surprise, after all these are two schools that have hated each other for over 100 years.
The Big Ten issued the following statement:
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, but 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.
On the bright side, there are no suspensions for the Buckeyes stemming from this event. Despite blows being thrown, pepper spray being used by the police, and a lot of cameras around, the $100,000 fine seems fitting. Ohio State is accepting the fine and has no plans to appeal.
Ryan Day and the Buckeyes now wait to see where they will end up in the College Football Playoff and where they will be playing.
Ohio State AD Ross Bjork takes a potentially unsupported stance on Ryan Day after the loss to Michigan
They just keep losing to Michigan.
