If you haven't paid careful attention to flagpoles in the state, Ohio's banner is not your typical rectangle. Here's why.

The O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act, authored by Williams, comes in response to Michigan's attempt to plant its flag after a Nov. 30 win at Ohio State, which set off a brawl between the teams.

The move comes after a fight broke out between Ohio State and Michigan players after the Wolverines tried to plant a flag on OSU's field after defeating the Buckeyes 13-10 on Nov. 30.

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Michigan Wolverines plant a flag at midfield after a game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus Nov. 30, 2024. Michigan won 13-10. (Imagn) ...

Following OSU's loss to Michigan, state representative Josh Williams introduced the O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act that would ban flag planting.

University of Michigan and Ohio State Police intervene as Michigan Wolverines and Ohio State Buckeyes fight following the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Nov. 30, 2024.

Ohio State-Michigan Ends in Brawl After Wolverines Plant Flag on OSU Logo to Celebrate Win. Things got ugly at Ohio Stadium after Michigan’s 13–10 victory over No. 2 Ohio State.

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The O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act, authored by Williams, comes in response to Michigan's attempt to plant its flag after a Nov. 30 win at Ohio State, which set off a brawl between the teams.