Florida State was left out of the playoffs last year because one player was out. If Ohio State players get suspended for attacking the Michigan players after the game, should they also be left out of the playoffs? Some of the players involved were significant starters.
To be clear, I don’t think a team should be left out of the playoffs for something like that. Since it occurs after the game, it seems like a fine to the offending school makes the most sense (and may already exist). Beyond that, maybe a half/whole game suspension for the player and/or coach?
I think fine both schools, have any players that crossed physical lines sit out a half and maybe an extra fine for Day? But I wouldn’t go so far as to ban flag planting. Those cops are off the game staff, no more sideline views for them. I’d still listen to an argument for keeping OSU out of the tournament based solely on on the field arguments though. Anemic doesn’t even begin to describe their presence yesterday and Michigan is not good this year.