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Michigan enshrines flag planted on Ohio State turf after win

The celebration from the Michigan Wolverines' first win at Ohio Stadium since 2000 continues inside the team museum at Schembechler Hall.

Michigan has displayed the block "M" flag that players planted on the field at Ohio State following its 45-23 win over the top-ranked Buckeyes. The flag, mounted on a platform that reads "The Game," now appears in the Towsley Museum lobby inside Schembechler Hall, Michigan's on-campus football headquarters. Defensive back Mike Sainristil had planted the flag on the block "O" at midfield.

The display also includes a large photo of Wolverines linebacker Michael Barrett carrying the flag, captioned by the famous Bo Schembechler line: "Those who stay will be champions.