Watch: Michigan State OL ejected for cheap shot vs. Michigan

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Watch: Michigan State lineman ejected for cheap shot on defenseless Michigan player

By Mike Santa Barbara | Last updated Oct 22, 2023 9:02 AM ET

The rivalry between Michigan and Michigan State got ugly on Saturday, leading to the ejection of one player.

Early in the third quarter, with the Wolverines up big, 21-0, offensive lineman Spencer Brown took his frustrations out on a defenseless opponent. Following a pick-six by quarterback Katin Houser, Brown threw Michigan defensive lineman Braiden McGregor face-first onto the turf before spearing him helmet-first in the back of the head.

A dirty and inexcusable play from Michigan State's Spencer Brown.

Disgusting. pic.twitter.com/tovcUf8JoG
— Trevor Woods (@WoodsFootball) October 22, 2023

It's unsurprising to see tensions run high between Michigan and Michigan State, especially in a one-sided game. However, Brown's actions are reprehensible.

Officials handed down a personal foul penalty and booted Brown from the contest, but it wouldn't be surprising to see the NCAA take action after such a dirty play where there was seemingly an intent to injure.

Mike Santa Barbara

Mike Santa Barbara is a Wilmington, Delaware native (Yes, it's a real place) with over a decade of sports writing experience. A diehard Philadelphia sports fan, he has two dogs named after Flyers and cried real tears when the Eagles won Super Bowl LII. You can follow him on Twitter at @mike__sb

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