Pepper spray used to break up large fight between Ohio State, Michigan players

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COLUMBUS — A large fight broke out at Ohio Stadium after Ohio State lost to Michigan 13-10 on Saturday, according to our CBS affiliate WBNS-10.

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The fight started when the Wolverines were trying to place a flag at midfield.

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The Buckeyes were singing “Carmen Ohio” at the south end of the stadium, a post-game tradition, when the Wolverines carried a Michigan flag out onto the field.

According to WBNS-10, Ohio State players took exception and a fight broke out between the teams.

During the fight, Ohio State defensive end Jack Sawyer grabbed the flag and ripped it off the pole before walking away.

The fight was eventually broken up and the players were separated, according to WBNS-10.

Ohio State University police said multiple officers representing Ohio and Michigan used pepper spray during the scuffle.

The university’s police department will continue to investigate this incident.

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