James Skalski was ejected from the Sugar Bowl playoff game between his Clemson Tigers and the Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday for targeting.
Ohio State had a 3rd-and-13 in the second quarter leading 21-14. Justin Fields took off for a run after not finding anything open. He got drilled in the lower back by Skalski after trying to do a spin move.
James Skalski was called for targeting and ejected after this hit on Justin Fields. pic.twitter.com/0oqTQCTEDi
— ESPN (@espn) January 2, 2021
Skalski hit Fields with the crown of his helmet, which is an automatic targeting call.
Fields exited the game for a play but then returned and threw a touchdown pass that helped give Ohio State a 28-14 lead in the second quarter.
This was the second year in a row Skalski was ejected for targeting in a CFP game.
