Tearing down the goalposts after a victory is a forgotten pastime by now, but back-to-back wins against Michigan in Ann Arbor led to a standoff over Michigan's uprights.
After Ohio State traveled to Michigan only to dump the Wolverines in 1955, the metal goalposts had already been sawed through by a mysterious planner for easy disposal of the home team’s posts.
An all-out brawl broke out on the field between the opposing fan bases as Michigan fans made a last-ditch effort to protect their field.
From the November 21, 1955 issue of The Lantern:
