Police had to use pepper spray to break up the players, who threw punches and shoves in the melee that overshadowed the rivalry game on Saturday.

The incident came after a brawl erupted as a Michigan player tried to plant a flag on the field. An officer sprayed several players with pepper spray.

Police officers used pepper spray to break up an on-field brawl between Ohio State and Michigan football players Saturday in the moments after the Wolverines' 13-10 upset of the No. 2 Buckeyes.