While Mississippi State defeated No. 24 Tulsa, 28–26, on Thursday afternoon, the final seconds of the Armed Forces Bowl saw a violent brawl take place between the two teams.
The teams met on the field following an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty on Mississippi State on a late onside kick from Tulsa. Players from both teams were congregated on two distinct sides when a punch was thrown from a Mississippi State player to one of the Tulsa football players.
That punch led to a spiral of players from both sides scrapping with each other, and Bulldog wide receiver Malik Heath kicked Tulsa senior safety Tieneal Martin.