What Really Happened Inside the Big House During The Rivalry Game

It turns out not everyone who packed into the Big House for the Michigan vs. Ohio State matchup actually made it to the end of the game. A surprising number of fans were kicked out before the final whistle, and according to University of Michigan Public Safety, this year’s rivalry showdown was a busy one for officers and medical crews.

Dozens Ejected in Rivalry Game Incident Spike

A new report from the university breaks down exactly what happened inside the stadium. In total, 37 people were ejected during the game.

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Fourteen were removed for disorderly conduct, while eleven others were described as “highly intoxicated.” Six fans were tossed for violating stadium rules, three were kicked out for fighting, and two were minors caught with alcohol.

Arrests and Citations Inside the Stadium

Police also had to make one arrest. According to Deputy Chief Melissa Overton with the Division of Public Safety & Security, one fan was taken into custody for resisting and obstructing officers.

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Another person was cited for urinating in public. Overton noted the number of ejections was “higher than normal” for a game of this scale.

Medical Crews Overwhelmed by Calls

The game also kept Huron Valley Ambulance crews extremely busy. Medics were called to assist 63 people throughout the course of the afternoon. Twenty-six of those individuals ended up being transported to the hospital. Eleven had consumed too much alcohol, while others sought help for issues likely made worse by the cold temperatures.
It was a rough day for fans on the field and in the stands, as Michigan fell to Ohio State 27–9.