Ohio is definitely a football state. The Browns have sold out every year despite being pathetic (thankfully this FINALLY seems to be turning around).
You will get frontrunners everywhere and they are very annoying. I love discussing sports with rival funs, as long as they know what they are talking about. Sadly, that is usually not the case.
In Cleveland, we have to deal with Steeler 'fans.' I could rant for 20 minutes about them.