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.
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.
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.