A tough day for the Ohio State Buckeyes on the sphere was even tenuous on the sidelines.
Athletic director Gene Smith obtained into an argument with a member of Michigan sideline safety through the Buckeyes’ loss Saturday.
In an interplay recorded by OutKick’s Trey Wallace, Smith was jawing at somebody carrying a Michigan beanie after the Buckeyes scored a landing within the third quarter.
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Ohio State athletic director Gene Smith Nov. 28, 2011, in Columbus, Ohio. (Jamie Sabau/Getty Photos)
Based on Wallace, Smith ”was standing close to the top zone when a Michigan safety official determined Smith wasn’t far sufficient behind the road.”
Smith then grew to become ”agitated,” saying he might ”get the Huge Ten in right here to deal with this.”
Michigan received a traditional at The Huge Home, 30-24.
In a back-and-forth second half, the Wolverines obtained the cease they wanted, intercepting Ohio State quarterback Kyle McCord in their very own territory with 25 seconds left.
Followers rejoice and rush the sphere after a recreation between the Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. Michigan received the sport 30-24 to win the Huge Ten East. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Photos)
Blake Corum scored a pair of touchdowns, and Roman Wilson discovered the top zone for Michigan, which figures to climb to the No. 2 spot within the nationwide rankings.
It was the third 12 months in a row the Wolverines defeated their rival after dropping eight straight.
Michigan now has a date with Iowa within the Huge Ten championship subsequent Saturday, and Michigan coach Jim Harbaugh will return from his suspension. Ohio State awaits its Faculty Soccer Playoff destiny.
J.J. McCarthy of the Michigan Wolverines speaks to the media after a recreation in opposition to the Ohio State Buckeyes at Michigan Stadium Nov. 25, 2023, in Ann Arbor, Mich. The Wolverines received the sport 30-24 to win the Huge Ten East. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Photos)
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With a win subsequent Saturday, Michigan will possible earn a 3rd straight journey to the Faculty Soccer Playoff after dropping twice within the semifinals the final two years.
Fox Information’ Joe Morgan contributed to this report.
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