The Big Ten Conference addressed a massive postgame fight that broke out last weekend. The Michigan-Michigan State rivalry found itself at the center of controversy again.
Two years ago, an incident occurred in the Michigan Stadium tunnel between the two teams.
This year, the teams had a postgame skirmish following the Wolverines’ victory over the Spartans.
After a few days of deliberation, the Big Ten ruled on the incident between the Spartans and Wolverines on Tuesday.
“The Big Ten Conference thoroughly reviewed video of the incident that occurred at the conclusion of Saturday’s Michigan-Michigan State football game. Amidst the confrontation, student-athletes from both teams were on the ground and surrounded by so many individuals that both players were completely obscured from view,” the conference said via Nicole Auerbach.
Statement from the Big Ten re: the incident at the end of the Michigan-Michigan State game. League has reviewed video but it is inconclusive. No further action taken. pic.twitter.com/twqLid2wOQ
— Nicole Auerbach (@NicoleAuerbach) October 29, 2024
“The video review was inconclusive as to whether individual discipline was appropriate for anyone in the immediate vicinity of the two players who were on the ground,” they added. “While the confrontation was a disappointing conclusion to the contest, the Conference appreciates the efforts made by staff from both teams, security personnel, and game officials to rapidly de-escalate the incident, as well as the responseens by both head caoches. The Big Ten discussed the situation with both institutions and determined that no further action will be taken.”
Given the situation, it feels like the Big Ten made the right move.
