Overview

• Republican state Rep. Josh Williams introduced the O.H.I.O. Sportsmanship Act, which would make flag planting at Ohio Stadium a fifth-degree felony.
• The proposed legislation comes after Michigan players attempted to plant a flag at midfield following their victory over Ohio State, leading to a brawl involving players and police intervention.
• Violators of the proposed law could face six to 12 months in prison, a $2,500 fine, and up to five years of probation.
• Both Ohio State and Michigan were fined $100,000 by the Big Ten for their roles in the altercation, which also resulted in an officer's injury.
• The bill is unlikely to pass this legislative session due to timing, but Williams has expressed intent to reintroduce it in the future.