August 6, 2026

Controversial foul call helps decide physical Ohio State win at Michigan

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ANN ARBOR, Mich. – So was it a foul or wasn’t it? As is typically the case deep in the heart of conference play, it depends on who is answering the question. In a game between two teams aiming to prove that an active two-game winning streak was a sign that a corner had been firmly turned, a flagrant 1 foul issued to Michigan’s Zavier Simpson during the final minute of Tuesday night’s game played a role in helping Ohio State grind out a 61-58 win at the Crisler Center. The play left Kyle Young’s jersey in tatters, forcing him to play the final 33.3 seconds in a No. 50 jersey. And while he didn’t get a great view of the play in the moment, Buckeyes coach Chris Holtmann said he agreed with the call. Asked if he was surprised to see Simpson called for such a foul, Holtmann said,…

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