COLUMBUS, Ohio — A fight broke out at Ohio Stadium after Ohio State's loss as Michigan players tried to plant a flag at midfield.
The Buckeyes were trying to sing "Carmen Ohio" at the south end of the stadium, a post-game tradition, as multiple Wolverines carried out a Michigan flag to midfield and tried to plant it on the Block O.
Essentially, the entire Ohio State team took exception and a brawl broke out between dozens of players.
At one point, Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer was able to grab the flag and rip it off the pole before walking away.
The fight was eventually broken up and the players separated.
Ohio State police confirmed that during the scuffle, multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan deployed pepper spray. Ohio State police will continue to investigate the matter.
Fraternal Order of Police Lodge #9 President Lt. Brian Steel said an Ohio State officer was injured and transported to the hospital.
The brawl comes after a hard-fought and emotional 13-10 loss for Ohio State. Will Howard threw two interceptions and Jayden Fielding missed two field goals, one of which was from a short distance.
Ohio State needs a miracle to make it in the Big Ten Championship. They would need losses by both Indiana and Penn State.