VIDEO: Side-by-Side Views of Targeting Ejections From College Football Playoff Prove OSU Got Shafted
By Scott Rogust

The CFP National Championship Game is less than two weeks away, but everyone is still talking about some of the questionable officiating calls in the Fiesta Bowl. One of the most talked about plays, besides the overturned fumble recovery for a touchdown, is the targeting penalty on Ohio State defensive back Shaun Wade. The penalty was a bit wishy-washy, but when comparing his hit to the targeting ejection from the Peach Bowl, it makes the Ohio State call look that much worse.
Top is Targeting
— The Buckeye Nut (@TheBuckeyeNut) January 2, 2020
Bottom is Tackle Football
Trevor Lawrence was not a defenseless player as the rule states for targeting to be enforcedpic.twitter.com/hnxrwkCK0p
As you can see, Oklahoma cornerback Brendan Radley-Hiles viciously hit defenseless LSU running back Clyde Edwards-Helaire in the head. That rightly warranted an ejection.
Meanwhile, while Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence did get hit by the crown of Wade's helmet, though he technically wasn't defenseless. Not only did that play remove Wade from the game, but it kept a Clemson drive alive (which eventually resulted in a touchdown) and shifted the momentum in the Tigers' favor.
Imagine this game if Wade wasn't called for targeting. Sack stands, Clemson is off the field without the TD, Ohio State feels like giants.
— Ari Wasserman (@AriWasserman) December 29, 2019
There's nothing that can be done about it now, as the game's results are official. Either way, Buckeyes fans aren't going to feel any better about the loss, especially after watching this clip.