Ohio State fans throw objects on field after targeting call

Fans react following a targeting call on Ohio State Buckeyes linebacker Arvell Reese during the second half of the NCAA football game against the Nebraska Cornhuskers at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024. Ohio State won 21-17. Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images

Watch: Ohio State fans throw objects on field after questionable targeting call

By Austen Bundy | Last updated Oct 26, 2024 4:16 PM ET

Just a week after Texas fans dominated headlines for throwing objects onto the field in disgust over a controversial pass interference call in the Longhorns' 30-15 loss to Georgia, more such behavior has emerged in a game featuring different teams.

After a questionable targeting call on Ohio State defender Arvell Reese late in the fourth quarter, Buckeyes fans reportedly threw objects onto the playing surface in protest.

The Fox broadcast noted players and staff were called away from the sideline by officials in order to avoid any injuries.

Ohio State is called for targeting on this play

Nebraska's offense stays on the field, trailing 21-17 with 3:14 to go in the 4th pic.twitter.com/D5mNZVskr9
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 26, 2024

Ohio State head coach Ryan Day was visibly frustrated by the call, which went to review in accordance with NCAA rules. Day was assessed a sideline warning after nearly throwing his headset while on the field.

Ryan Day's reaction to that targeting call ⬇️ pic.twitter.com/UfNv3O6fbt
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 26, 2024

Ryan Day is not happy with the targeting call as Ohio State fans begin to toss water bottles onto the field calling for a reversal. pic.twitter.com/nzim8SmG62
— Stephanie Otey (@StephOtey) October 26, 2024

No penalty was given in response to the fan disruption, and it's unclear if the Big Ten will address or review the incident at a later date. The SEC doled out a $250K fine in response to the Texas situation, when no penalty was assessed in-game, either.

In the end, the targeting penalty was of little consequence to the game, as the Ohio State defense went on to intercept Nebraska quarterback Dylan Raiola and kneel out the 21-17 win over the Cornhuskers.

Austen Bundy

Austen Bundy is a journalist and sports junkie from the Washington, D. C. area

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