No. 2 Clemson will be without a key defensive player as it attempts to beat No. 3 Ohio State in the Sugar Bowl semifinal game. James Skalski, a fifth-year linebacker and defensive team captain, was ejected in the second quarter after lowering the crown of his helmet and delivering a shot to the back of Buckeyes quarterback Justin Fields. The play caused Fields to stay down on the Superdome turf for several moments while trainers tended to him; during that time, officials reviewed the play and ejected Skalski for targeting. Here’s the play: MORE: Clemson-Ohio State score, updates, highlights Fields missed only one play after the hit; as soon as he came back in, he delivered a touchdown pass that made the score 28-14, Ohio State. He was clearly in pain after the fact, however, grimacing as he breathed while heading to the team medical tent. That didn’t stop him from…
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