Jordan Battle was right on target, and unfortunately, it cost him. With the Buckeyes marching down the field during Monday night’s College Football Playoff title game, the Alabama DB squared up and hit Ohio State tight end Jeremy Ruckert right in the head with the crown of his helmet, causing an incomplete pass and earning Battle an automatic ejection on the play. Jordan Battle was called for targeting and was ejected after this hit. pic.twitter.com/cX2rN64fka — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) January 12, 2021 Jordan Battle is called for targeting ?pic.twitter.com/ag9Z9mvXNX — Alabama Diehards (@AlabamaDieHards) January 12, 2021 MORE: NFL players want Jaylen Waddle to shut it down Both players were hobbled following the hit, which was flagged for targeting. Targeting calls trigger an automatic review, which went quick and was upheld on the field. Ohio State would net a field goal because of the play. Battle’s hit carried the key components of a targeting call:…
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