ANN ARBOR (WWJ) -- There were more than four-dozen ejections — off the field, that is — as rivals the University of Michigan Wolverines and the Michigan State Spartans faced off in Ann Arbor on Saturday.
According to University of Michigan Public Safety, a total of 55 people were ejected from the football game at the Big House — 34 of them for disorderly conduct.
Officials said two fans were removed for assault, five fans were removed for fighting, and seven were removed for intoxication.
Six people were removed for breaking stadium rules regarding alcohol, and one person was removed for stadium rules regarding a ticket.
UM Public Safety also released some preliminary date regarding medical incidents, saying 42 people were seen at the medical station, including 20 for alcohol-related issues.
A total of ten people were transported to hospitals by Huron Valley Ambulance, a public safety spokesperson said, including six people with alcohol-related issues.
As for the game itself, the Wolverines pulled out a 24-17 win versus the Spartans in the 7:30 p.m. 10/26 matchup.
The State News reports a critical quarterback error to end the first half, as well as major missteps in the third quarter for a Spartan defense, allowed the Wolverines to rebound from a slow start and keep the Paul Bunyan trophy in Ann Arbor for another year.