In an effort to avoid future altercations like the one against Michigan State this past season, the University of Michigan will expand tunnel access to the field at Michigan Stadium, per Austin Meek and The Athletic Staff.
The plan is to eliminate 45 seats to provide space to widen the tunnel, although the capacity will remain at 107,601 because additional standing-room-only tickets will be made available.
The rivalry between the Wolverines and Spartans always generates headlines, but the altercation in the tunnel after Michigan's 29-7 win this past season overshadowed the actual game.
Social media posts captured a number of Michigan State players engaging in a physical altercation with Michigan defensive back Ja'Den McBurrows, as both he and teammate Gemon Green suffered injuries.