Five Arrested, 30 Ejected at Michigan-Michigan State Game
Ann Arbor emergency responders handled a surge of calls during the rivalry game at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 7.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Football
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Five people were arrested and 30 were ejected during the Michigan-Michigan State game at Michigan Stadium on Nov. 7. Ann Arbor Fire Department responded to 90 calls for service on game day, roughly double a normal day.
Why it matters
The incidents strained emergency resources in Ann Arbor, with fire department staffing short and only two of three available ambulances deployed. The surge centered on the stadium and the downtown and central campus area around it.
Emergency responders with Huron Valley Ambulance were dispatched to 56 incidents, while 34 people were seen at medical tents and 14 were taken to the hospital. Six of the cases were alcohol-related, and the reporting does not specify how the remaining cases were classified.
The players
Ann Arbor Fire Department
The municipal fire department of Ann Arbor, Michigan, which responded to the surge of game-day calls across the city.
Huron Valley Ambulance
A regional ambulance service that dispatched emergency responders to 56 incidents during the game.
The details
Four people were arrested for disorderly conduct and one for operating while intoxicated, while one person received a civil infraction citation. Michigan lost the rivalry game 15-6, and activity clustered around the stadium before and after kickoff.
Timeline
Nov. 7, 2026: Michigan-Michigan State game at Michigan Stadium, with arrests and ejections.
3 p.m. to midnight on Nov. 7, 2026: 51 fire department incidents downtown and near central campus.
Season Trajectory
The rivalry game's outcome, a 15-6 Michigan loss, sets the tone for the season's remaining schedule. Game-day public safety demands around the stadium are a recurring feature of Michigan home contests against Michigan State.
Fans attending Ann Arbor games should expect heavy emergency response presence and possible delays around the stadium and central campus. Visitors planning to attend should plan transit and arrival time accordingly.
The takeaway
Game-day crowds around Michigan Stadium drive a large share of Ann Arbor's emergency calls, so attendees should plan for limited emergency capacity and avoid alcohol-related incidents. Those planning to attend should arrive early and follow stadium conduct rules.
Further reading
For more on the sport behind the rivalry, see Football coverage on Wisevoter.
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