Michigan vs Michigan State: New video shows lone Wolverines player being attacked with helmet in brawl

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In the most recent footage, it appears that a Spartans player swings at a Wolverines player and strikes him with his helmet. The video shows Spartans gathering around the Wolverines player, McBurrows, who appears to be by himself.

"Michigan State University football core values include integrity, discipline, unselfishness, toughness and accountability," stated Tucker, who made the choice after "reviewing the disturbing electronic evidence." Jim Harbaugh, the coach of Michigan, reportedly stated on Saturday night that one of the players, whom he did not name, may have a broken nose because of the unruly brawl.

Harbaugh stated, "Two of our players were assaulted. I saw on the one video. 10 on one. It was pretty bad. It needs to be investigated." Deputy police chief Melissa Overton claimed that a joint investigation between Michigan State police, the University of Michigan's athletic department, and the football team is now in progress.

Overton stated on Sunday, October 30, that "the investigation takes some time." Tucker claimed that the university is cooperating with law enforcement, Michigan State and Michigan campus leadership, the Big Ten Conference, and others to evaluate what transpired, including identifying additional players and contributing causes.

Tucker stated, "The initial student-athlete suspensions will remain in place until the investigations are completed. The health and safety of our student-athletes, coaches, personnel, and the Spartan community remain our priority. You have my promise that we are committed to fairness, transparency and accountability, and that we will continue to take appropriate action in this matter."

Samuel Stanley, the president of Michigan State, issued a formal apology for the 'violent' altercation earlier in the day. He said in a statement, "I'm extremely saddened by this incident and the unacceptable behavior depicted by members of our football program."

"On behalf of Michigan State University, my heartfelt apology to the University of Michigan and the student athletes who were injured. There is no provocation that could justify the behavior we are seeing on the videos. Rivalries can be intense but should never be violent," Stanley concluded. "The conference is currently gathering information, will thoroughly review the facts, and will take appropriate action," the Big Ten stated in a statement.