Things took a turn for the worst after Michigan players planted their school's flag at midfield of Ohio Stadium following last year's victory over the rival Buckeyes, but the Wolverines will not be doing something like that in the future following the fights that ensued.

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)

Michigan Wolverines defensive back Rod Moore (9) holds up a Michigan flag at midfield after the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes on Nov. 30. (Ian Johnson/Getty Images)

Michigan Wolverines plant a flag on the block-O at midfield following the NCAA football game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.

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.

Ohio State Buckeyes defensive end Jack Sawyer (33) throws a Michigan flag take from opposing players at midfield following Saturday’s NCAA Division I at Ohio Stadium, a 13-10 win for the ...

Michigan football players plant their team’s flag at midfield following their game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium. The Michigan Wolverines won the game 13-10.

A player planting a Michigan flag at midfield seemingly prompted the brawl on Saturday, Nov. 30, which involved police and sent at least one person to the hospital. Credit: Clayton Sayfie via Storyful

After the Wolverines beat the Buckeyes 13-10, several Wolverine players carried a Michigan flag to midfield and tried to plant it on the Block O. That’s when a large fight broke out between the ...