Christian Hackenberg drills ref in head with pass (Video)

Penn State quarterback Christian Hackenberg nailed the umpire in the face with a pass on Saturday, and it had to hurt.

We occasionally get a reminder that being the on-field umpire is a hazardous job given their positioning, and Hackenberg uncorked an absolute bullet on his very first attempt of the game that this umpire simply could not escape the path of.

Look out! Christian Hackenberg hits umpire in the head with pass over the middle. https://t.co/zALZ88kKrK

— Big Ten Network (@BigTenNetwork) November 7, 2015

That official never stood a chance. Here’s another look from the side.

Here’s a GIF of Christian Hackenberg hitting a ref in the face with a football. pic.twitter.com/MsCPgQxXNj

— Black Shoe Diaries (@BSDtweet) November 7, 2015

Fear not, the referee was fine. He’s a gamer.