Michigan's Jaishawn Barham Appears to Headbutt Ref in Video, Why Wasn't He Ejected?
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Key Points:
- Michigan linebacker Jaishawn Barham was penalized 15 yards for unsportsmanlike conduct after making contact with an official during the first quarter of the rivalry game against Ohio State but was not ejected.
- Barham's headbutt occurred during Ohio State's second offensive drive, possibly as an attempt to show the official what an Ohio State player did to him, according to CBS Sports.
- Despite the penalty, Michigan's defense held strong, forcing Ohio State to settle for a field goal after stopping them near the goal line.
- Barham, in his second season at Michigan after transferring from Maryland, had 31 tackles, 10 tackles for loss, and four sacks entering the game.
- Ohio State remains
