GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Ohio State cornerback Shaun Wade has been ejected for targeting, leaving the second-ranked Buckeyes without a key defensive player against No. 3 Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl.
Wade was ejected late in the second quarter for a helmet-to-helmet hit on Clemson quarterback Trevor Lawrence. Lawrence laid on the field and had to be attended by trainers after Wade’s hit and having his left knee twisted on another hit.
He returned for the next series. Officials reviewed the play while Lawrence was on the ground and determined it to be targeting.