Video: James Skalski ejected for targeting after big hit on Justin Fields

January 1, 2021

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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.

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