Ohio State Buckeyes’ game against Nebraska got much more intense than anticipated. Even though the Buckeyes won their game against the Huskers with a score of 21-17, the controversial targeting call in the last quarter was the highlight of their showdown. Not only did it enrage head coach Ryan Day, but it also put him in a tricky position. Let’s see what the fuss is all about.

Today, Unnecessary Roughness took to X to share a glimpse of the moment, which led to the ejection of the Buckeyes’ linebacker Arvell Reese. The officials penalized Reese for a targeting hit on Cornhuskers’ wide receiver Jahmal Banks, as the latter was receiving the football. Per the officials, the play was deemed targeting because by the time Reese lowered his head, the Huskers’ player had dropped on the pigskin. However, throwing the water bottles also delayed the play. Which was also one of the reasons Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was infuriated.

After the incident, even Ohio State head coach Ryan Day had a meltdown and was hit with a sideline warning because of his aggression. As he threw his headset seat after Arvell’s action got confirmed, he was out with a penalty. Even though the team won, there was a sense of tension in the field.

Well, throwing things on the field has become a trend these days. The home crowd reacted to the controversial call by throwing water bottles on the field. Guess no one learned from the Longhorns’ fans’ behavior last week? However, fans gestures aside, no one was more impacted than Arvell Reese with the call made by referees. Let’s get into that.

Arvell Reese under hot water

Well, Arvell Reese targeting act against Jahmal Banks not only resulted in a 15-yard penalty for the team but also hampered his gameplay in the ongoing season. Now that the Ohio State Buckeyes will be facing Penn State next week, Arvell will have to sit out of the game. Shocking right?

Arvell will miss the first half of the game against Penn State. That’s quite harsh; however, the NCAA takes such aggressive acts a lot more seriously than expected.

According to the rules, making forcible contact with the head or neck area is unexceptionable and results in such strong actions. Unfortunately, Reese did make a bold move against Jahmal. The only good thing about today’s showdown was that after all this mess, they successfully secured a victory; otherwise, they had to deal with an angry Ryan Day in the post-game media appearance. As for the Buckeyes’ fans? No comments, really!