Penalty flag takes ride on SkyCam during Columbus-Dallas UFL game

TL;DR

During a United Football League game between Columbus and Dallas, a penalty flag was accidentally thrown onto the SkyCam, creating a bizarre moment as it soared above the field. This incident follows a weekend filled with unusual penalty situations in the league.

The United Football week of the bizarre penalty situations continued on Sunday.

The weekend started with the Orlando Storm-Louisville Kings game being decided on a penalty in overtime on Friday. It was the second such live ball foul on Louisville in extra time and that led to an incomplete pass becoming a good two-point conversion that gave the Storm a 29-27 victory.

On Sunday, a penalty flag played a different but strange role.

An infraction was called and an official threw their yellow flag. It found its way onto the SkyCam. Check out the video as the camera soars above the field of play with the penalty flag along for the ride.

Not something you see every day 😂 pic.twitter.com/piu8GbeFo0

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 12, 2026

The other event that garnered headlines was Columbus Aviators coach Ted Ginn Jr. being arrested for DUI in Texas before his team's game with the Dallas Renegades on Sunday. Ginn was not on the sidelines for the game.

UFL Columbus Aviators HC Ted Ginn Jr. was arrested in Texas for DUI.

With a game on Sunday, the UFL announced that OC Todd Haley will serve as interim HC. pic.twitter.com/yW4n3LKCFK

— Ari Meirov (@MySportsUpdate) April 12, 2026

Ginn accepted responsibility.

I want to address the situation that took place over the weekend.

I made a serious mistake and take full responsibility for my actions. I’ve always believed in accountability and now it’s my turn to live that standard.

I understand the responsibility that comes with being a… pic.twitter.com/Z8d2o7Hr9H

— Ted Ginn Jr (@TedGinnJr_19) April 12, 2026

Now, if the league could only figure out how to get some attention for the actual play during games.

This article originally appeared on The List Wire: Penalty flag lands on SkyCam during UFL game

Q&A

What happened with the penalty flag during the Columbus-Dallas UFL game?

A penalty flag was thrown by an official and ended up on the SkyCam, capturing a unique moment as it flew above the field.

How did the Orlando Storm-Louisville Kings game end in a penalty?

The game concluded with a penalty in overtime, where a live ball foul by Louisville allowed the Storm to convert a two-point play for a 29-27 victory.

What are some recent unusual penalty situations in the UFL?

The UFL has seen several bizarre penalty situations, including the Orlando Storm's overtime win decided by a penalty and the strange incident with the penalty flag on the SkyCam.