Michigan player nearly headbutts referee during game vs. Ohio State

The Sport is essentially the most heated rivalry in sports activities, however one Michigan participant took his feelings a bit of too far.

Jaishawn Barham was assessed an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty for making harmful contact with a referee within the first quarter.

When the Wolverines pressured a 3rd down, an official was speaking to Barham, however Barham turned aggressive in return. Barham moved his head ahead and made contact with the referee.

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Jaishawn Barham (1) of the Michigan Wolverines reacts throughout the second half towards the Washington Huskies at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, October 18, 2025. The Wolverines gained the sport 24-7. (Aaron J. Thornton/Getty Photos)

That resulted in a private foul and an computerized first down for the Buckeyes contained in the 5-yard line.

Ohio State didn’t profit. The Buckeyes had been stuffed thrice in a row and needed to accept a area objective after a false begin on 4th and 1.

Ohio State is seeking to snap its four-game dropping streak towards the Wolverines, who began the day as practically 10-point underdogs on their residence court docket.

Michigan Wolverines linebacker Jaishawn Barham reacts within the second half towards the Wisconsin Badgers at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, October 4, 2025. (Rick Osentoski/Imagn Photos)

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Michigan had the most important upset within the historical past of the rivalry once they fell to Columbus as three-touchdown underdogs and gained 13-10.

After the sport, Michigan gamers planted a UM flag at midfield, resulting in an all-out brawl.

Jaishawn Barham (1) of the Michigan Wolverines on the sphere earlier than a sport towards the Purdue Boilermakers at Michigan Stadium in Ann Arbor, Michigan, November 1, 2025. (Raj Mehta/Getty Photos)

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Michigan leads the season collection, 62-51-6. Michigan’s 4 straight wins have come after 15 of its earlier 16 losses.

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