Michigan's Kalel Mullings: Ohio State 'Gotta Learn How to Lose' After On-Field Fight
November 30, 2024
Michigan running back Kalel Mullings added some fuel to the fire after a fight broke out following the Wolverines' 13-10 upset victory over No. 2 Ohio State.
"You hate to see stuff like that after the game," Mullings said after the win. "It's just bad for the sport, bad for college football. But at the end of the day, they gotta learn how to lose man. You can't be fighting and stuff just because you lost the game."
"Classless in my opinion," he added.
Several players on the Big Ten rivals were involved in a large altercation at midfield once the game concluded and the Wolverines attempted to plant their flag on the Buckeyes' logo.
Pepper spray was also used to break up the scuffle (h/t Sports Illustrated's Pat Forde).
While Ohio State got on the board first with a field goal, Michigan led 10-3 at the half. The Buckeyes tied the contest with a third-quarter touchdown, but the Wolverines responded once again with a go-ahead field goal late in the fourth quarter.
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Ohio State gained just one yard on its ensuing possession before a pass from Will Howard fell incomplete on fourth down, securing the surprising upset.
As for Mullings, he rushed for a game-high 116 yards and a touchdown on 32 carries. The senior battled through an injury during his impressive performance, as he was seen limping during the win and was wearing a walking boot on his left foot when speaking to reporters after the victory (via Angelique Chengelis of The Detroit News).
The Buckeyes defeated the Wolverines in the annual matchup between the conference rivals during each year from 2012 through 2019, but the trend has changed as of late. With Saturday's win, Michigan has now emerged victorious in each of the past five clashes between the two programs.
The Buckeyes only suffered their second loss of the season, and Mullings felt that his opponent should have handled the result better.
