Nick Saban GIVES PROPS to Ohio State 👏 Targeting no-call REACTION & MORE | Best of Pat McAfee

[@therealkillaB]

Let's show some respect for the legend Brian hartline

[@janmason9425]

He needs a raise

[@TheBrotherhoodcouncil]

Hartline single-handedly keeps up nfl wr rooms

[@robcowgill9845]

Top notch recruiter and teaches his students open all over the field…He has been superb throughout.

[@Soda_x_Pop]

I loved the graphic that showed how many years OSU players were with the program. People keep discrediting this team with, look what 20mil bought them. This team is built with upperclassmen, 4th and 5th year guys with the team.

[@thatboydez]

just spent money on Center,qb,rb and our captain America (Caleb)

[@jaybeeo1530]

And Texas and Oregon spent more than OSU

[@jcbuckeye]

The hate us cause they ain't us.

[@Al-Rudigor]

​@@jaybeeo1530y'all keep forgetting about Notre Dame. They were # 3 in NIL.

[@iice19]

Dillion Gabriel a 6 year senior. Michigan last year was a bunch of 4 year 5 year guys.

[@bigredracingdog466]

I remember somebody saying about Julio Jones years ago that, "even when he's covered he's open." That applies to Smith as well. He turns an iffy 50/50 ball into a 95/5 ball.

[@trmullins2]

People complain about him pushing off like his arm isn’t held the whole time

[@JeffSoncrant-or1fg]

Please Hartline, never leave! Let’s Go Bucks.

[@zazuch]

If day doesn’t leave and therefor not give the HC to Hartline. It’s not long for him to be leaving and becoming a headcoach somewhere. Unless they throw a massive bag of money at him haha.

[@fodetoure1576]

They can back the brinks truck up for him

[@straightpride451]

Buckeye fan here. Nick Saban has always been one of my favorite all-time coaches.

[@vw8886]

Jeremiah Smith is the best WR in college football

[@chrisaustin22]

Preach 🥂

[@B1onicelbow420]

Yes you can ride a wr to a title nick saban rode Devonte smith to a title in 20

[@chrislane3228]

My Buckeyes... the DL was held, held, held, and held. The score of that game should have been closer to 56-7.

[@briandub2]

The refs called it on Jeremiah Smith in the first game that took OSU out of field goal range.

[@chrislachat459]

As far as the refs not throwing flags, of note, in the last 8 games Ohio State has played there has not been an offensive holding penalty when Ohio state has been playing defense. That goes totally against the odds of possibility. Especially with as good as OSU’s defense is playing, like #1 in NCAAF.

[@scottweisel3640]

For some reason the Big 10 officiating has always allowed holding on pass plays. If they call holding it will be on a running play.

[@Nominal405]

I've seen several noticeable holds with no calls

[@AL_1547]

OSU d linemen have drawn one holding call all year and it was against Western Michigan. It’s a joke. The last time an OL was called for holding Jack Sawyer was in September of 2021.

[@maximoreeves2199]

Why would they call holding when they still sack the qb...I think 8 sacks in that game...and the rest of the time Gabriel was running for his lfe...holding or not.

[@SeanFinn92]

Just because OSU is dominating they can put jack Sawyer in a choke hold? C'mon now ​@@maximoreeves2199

[@chrislane3228]

God, help Texas. My Buckeyes will not be stopped.

[@lderozen]

Thanks Saban for lighting this fire under Ohio State. Saban wants Day and OSU to take over the throne he walked down

[@Bond007fan]

Is Howard and Smith a reincarnation of Joe Montana and Jerry Rice? Can we also start appreciating Will Howard dropping Dimes in a coke bottle passing and deserves to be a 1st round pick?

[@youknowwhyimhere2307]

Relax on the 1st rd pick mess. Another Mac jones where his receivers are just better than everybody else. Won’t always be like that in the NFL

[@laugh_n_share_life]

@@youknowwhyimhere2307 fax

[@AlabamaJones21]

First round pick is a big stretch. He can be a mid rounder and a serviceable QB in the league.

[@TristenCoon-bw3sn]

​@@youknowwhyimhere2307 Howard is still like the best or second best quarterback left in the playoffs. Well nevermind if you count Allar he may be as good or better than Howard but I think Howard is a little better.

[@tightbhole420]

I'd take howard over shedeur any day people are smoking crack lmfao

[@Jo-oc-0]

The obvious effort, thank you Michigan.

[@darrenlowry7477]

When you set clear defined standards that set the bar high you'll get the best players possible as long as you have a decent QB

[@shelbysellers4810]

That's exactly right. I think it's a case of wanting to make all the superstars happy and overthinking it. It's tough to have a freshman be the star of the team but he is the best player on the team. It took all season and a loss to michigan to understand that and just let him get the ball. The beautiful part is watching the whole team come to this conclusion at the most important time and just letting it happen.

[@aaronstaley3549]

Yes, you can ride a wide receiver to a national championship. Nick Saban himself did it in 2020 with Devonta Smith.

[@whatido247]

Julio is the perfect comp.

[@kingtut859]

💯 I think in a couple years Smith might be better than Julio was coming out of the draft.

[@wastedtimechiefn96]

@10:03 i think both targeting non calls have to do #1 a change of possession before the hit and #2 a tipped ball. I think both of those things change the rule to allow full on football.

[@Buckeye0103]

It was an arm to the chest. It wasn’t as bad as it looks when you slow it down. Texas got away with one. It is what it is

[@James-wv3pl]

It was helmet to helmet Mr. Magoo

[@alanakindle4370]

Receiver turned into the defender.. and lowered his head.. good no call.

[@StarlessSky2000]

Yeah he got hit in the front of the shoulder, Texas fans smoking everything they can to try to justify this game

[@Hayv123]

@@alanakindle4370 reciever literally didnt lower his head at all, he was looking the other way and turned around to a spear

[@eudymaverickmentor]

I think you missed the part where he "launched" himself into the head area of the defenseless player while throwing an elbow.

[@alwaysplaythegame]

To be fair the one ASU had on the pick wasn't nearly as obvious and would only get called maybe 25% of the time. The Texas targeting gets called 90%+ of the time.

[@jameslee1089]

What about when the o-lineman threw in scattaboo for the touchdown that’s an obvious penalty

[@jeffreyprice9790]

​@@jameslee1089no its not... what penalty is that 😂

[@jameslee1089]

@@jeffreyprice9790 “helping the runner” it’s a five yard penalty

[@jameslee1089]

@@jeffreyprice9790 look it up

[@jeffreyprice9790]

@@jameslee1089 guessing you missed the rule change legalizing the tush push formally known as the Bush push. It's a rule that is never called and is now not even part of the game. Literally hasn't been called since 1991 🤦🏽.

[@PluggedinnSince]

They had to get at least ONE sec team into the final four

[@KlydetheGlyde]

Both reviewed. One shoulder to helmet, one helmet to helmet.

[@tomstevens7452]

The first one would be for leaving his feet and "launching"

[@mattburns2968]

​@@tomstevens7452but he hit his chest, not his helmet. A defender can leave their feet, but not to the head or neck area.

[@okhondaguy3288]

Poor guy almost died and no call. No mercy.

[@jamiekephart6160]

Was def neck area if not helmet, nearly takes bonds helmet off

[@mtanner5168]

@@jamiekephart6160 nah... he hit him in the chest with his shoulder... good try though

[@konnorkinser9468]

The most frustrating thing with officiating is that we just want consistency and we rarely get it. Bengals vs Chiefs week 2 they call a very touchy PI on 4th and 16 that keeps the chiefs alive. I’ve seen former officials online say they have to call that in that situation but had it happened earlier in the game they wouldn’t call it. That is asinine if it’s a flag on the first snap of the game it should be on the last snap. If it’s not a flag then it isn’t a flag all game. It’s crazy. If you aren’t going to invest in making refs full time employees and make sure they are young enough and in shape and well trained then you need to make replay assist available for all calls on the field. If a ref throws a bad flag for PI because he saw it from a bad angle someone up stairs should be able to call down and say no it’s not PI or confirm it we have replay assist for some calls but not anything that matters

[@scottweisel3640]

Penn State has a very good team, but they are missing a receiver like Jeremiah Smith, and their defenders are not as physical against the run as OSU. Franklin deserves the criticisms about getting out-coached, and his inability to make adjustments, but when they lost to OSU, Allar took a lot of coverage sacks due to the receivers’ inability to get open. PSU just doesn’t have a #1 receiver to stretch the field and draw two defenders. If they somehow get past ND and have to play OSU again, I look for an even worse loss.

[@Al-Rudigor]

Franklin at least doesn't lose games that he is favored in.

[@gsandy5235]

I think that the refs don't like the severity of the penalty so, in essence, they nullified the rule rather than enforce it.

[@Handletaken4]

If you cannot run the ball....just a matter of time until you go cold

[@John-fq5nt]

I hope you're not referring Ohio state with their 160 yd rushing out of two running backs

[@Avianers]

I get the refs don’t wanna change the games with flags but you have to call blatant flags like that… that’s inexcusable

[@isambo400]

Unless it would hurt the Chiefs

[@chillnspace777]

​@@isambo400hey o

[@WolfRaged]

Yeah Saban knows you can ride a WR to a natty, was done with Mac Jones and DeVonta Smith.

[@okhondaguy3288]

Other receivers open, still throw to Smith.

[@parker2066]

9:53 what is the point of having rules with clear guidelines if refs can just not follow them? It’s not a ref winning or losing the game, it’s following the rules. The team committing a penalty is who causes it.

[@Peyton_dahlquist]

If you want to follow that, there’s a PI on ASU rb on his long reception, an offensive lineman suplexing the rb into the end zone, and an unnecessary roughness hit on a defenseless receiver.

[@ohmymym3231]

Definitely targeting. Why have the rule if you’re not going to enforce it. Player safety at stake. Game now appears to have been a Fix. Ohio State on the other hand is playing in another stratosphere!

[@chillnspace777]

Ya that guy looked concussed after that play. See his arms 😮

[@poisonousnut]

it’s great all teams can now pay their players like Coach Saban did for 20 years. makes for a bit more parity across the college football landscape as we can all clearly see now.

[@briancollier-oj7cd]

Real sports talk, not like first “fake”! Where there talking fashion and arguing

[@tangojulietfoxtrot]

Hey Pat, just an FYI....it's 2025 not January 2, 2024. 🤣

[@dakphenom4768]

Thank you for bringing up the no call on both sides. You're the only show I've seen bring up they both got away with it! Thank you Pat! Your show is Real AF!!!!

[@johnlee7085]

Good to be thorough but if the rule is about player safety, the offsetting comment is nonsense.

[@dakphenom4768]

@johnlee7085 it's not nonsense, either call it both ways or don't call it both ways. They did a good job at least staying consistent.

[@johnlee7085]

Do you understand what an IF statement is? Your reiteration says that player safety is irrelevant. That too is nonsense.

[@dakphenom4768]

@@johnlee7085I'm sorry this is too much for you to understand. You missed the entire point.

[@jeff55h73]

in the texas game its all about the point spread

[@jonlanier_]

OSU just played the National Championship. The two games are victory laps.

[@TXHORNS210]

They did call it for targeting and reviewed it, and it was ruled no targeting

[@waltsears]

Consistency in officiating calls is one thing, but player safety is another. That hit on the ASU kid was dangerously and needed to be called regardless of previous calls, game time or anything else. Nuff said.

[@georgeanderson1818]

Why even have the targeting rule. I thought the idea of the rule was for the safety and protection of the player's.

[@dlr6025]

Beating Tennessee marked them peaking at the right time. They will win it all. Texas is the only team that can match up, but their confidence seems shot, as is Georgia's

[@tightbhole420]

texas is low key garbage

[@cameroncrabbe4292]

The issue is targeting is good. But the penalty being an ejection is too extreme. Should be 1 warning then ejection for the game if repeated- also the 4 quarter suspension is bs too

[@JamesAnderson-pr6su]

I believe they have gotten 3 holding call all year

[@mtnmann72]

Someone please go through that stack of paper.

[@DarinBlosser-in9bt]

Coach Saban how many good losses were your your teams allotted??

[@hdlang1]

The subjectivity in football during games that have major implications is just crazy. With instant replay and the ability to watch from so many angles, this should not be happening. ASU has a legitimate gripe and deserved to WIN this game. It was clear that the refs were doing EVERYTHING to make Texas win. . . and they did. I have not heard a single person post game who agrees with the NO TARGETING call in that game. Nearly every week this season, there was a controversial call that days later, we said to be the WRONG CALL. Unfortunately, it is too late AFTER the game and does nothing to help the situation. The refs should be held accountable when they miss these calls - especially when that game has play-off or conference titles on the line.

[@pvthurley]

But the ball was tipped at the line. Idk if that would still make it targeting.

[@armynurseboy]

It doesn't.

[@KnowThyHealth-r6u]

As an Ostate fan I’m probably happy we get Texas instead. Arizona state looks like they really wanted it 😅

[@anthonytitone]

Ya but the cotton bowl will b in Arlington so it’s practically a home game for Texas. Beating Texas would add to the incredible run this team is on more than ASU tho.

[@KnowThyHealth-r6u]

@ texas has a better name but arizona state obviously wants it more. Anywho texas is not good enough so I’m fine with this

[@KnowThyHealth-r6u]

@@ddr4v7z brother. Texas is on they’re way out as I am 9 months sober

[@KnowThyHealth-r6u]

@ Ohio state already had an off day against michigan. Can you not see that they are on fire rn? Texas is not on fire. They have no chance

[@willou901]

Hey it’s tOSU dude. Get with the program. O-H

[@danielcutillo5683]

The hit on the Texas receiver was NOT targeting , look at it , it’s not ! 10:34

[@DarrylSSmith]

It is. If they called one they call the other. Have to be consistent.

[@mattjewett4473]

So far, 3 games lost by the teams with 3 weeks between games. Ducks came out rusty. Buckeyes were primed!

[@gunguru7020]

OSU came out the same way they did against UT.

[@mattjewett4473]

@gunguru7020 yes they did. Perfect in every aspect. I think the Ducks would rather have played Tenn at home, then OSU instead of 3 weeks off.

[@gunguru7020]

@@mattjewett4473 If OSU keeps it up, no one is stopping them.

[@victorcaldwell2900]

Georgia just lost. All 4 teams w byes got waxed

[@GordonMays-z7h]

Long layoffs played a big part .3 of the 4 teams got seriously spanked. Maybe the outcomes would be the same,but much more competitive. If just one or maybe two of them knocked out would you could easily say not being ready it's coaching or what ever you want, but all 4 of them 😂😂😂😂😂.all I'm saying is no long layoffs and we would have gotten the super competitive playoffs we wanted. And congrats to all the winners so far,good luck and hopefully we get some great battles on the field

[@garyroenicke2102]

And they also Didn’t call the O-lineman Pulling Skattebo over the goal line. Let the players Play, I’m glad they Didn’t call Targeting. That’s also how you teach players to tackle with your head Up. He hit the WR with his forehead.

[@uniquelyamazing3885]

Great show! A serious question for you Pat…in your career did you ever get a grass stain?😉

[@buckeyetater7540]

I’ve seen no less than a dozen targeting calls that were far less than this one. It’s a terrible rule that has to be at the very least modified.

[@Dustomatic]

4th best team in the Big Ten

[@victorvonvandenshoit.]

He reminds me a little bit of Josh Gordon.

[@Pneuma3339]

That was not targeting. In no way did he “target” the other player

[@gregrussell1787]

Buckeye fans have had to deal with some really silly targeting calls over the years. I'm sick of targeting calls, especially when the defender is clearly trying to get their helmet away but the defender ducks or something... But that 100% was targeting and should've been called.

[@gunguru7020]

Bond hit = 1/2 distance to the goal. ASU hit = no chance at game winner. Big difference.

[@kevinfry1850]

It is wild to me that saban lost 71 times

[@drocka36]

Dont forget he also coached lsu and mich st And the browns defense under belichek but i digress

[@marchedge4940]

Smith is a huge chip on his shoulder guy. As awesome as he plays I guarantee he thinks about dropping his first college pass.

[@danskiludvik8358]

I think you guys may be wrong on the non-call of the hit the ASU guy makes on the Texas receiver. If you slo-mo/ freeze frame your video at 9;19 it looks to me like the contact is shoulder to shoulder. I see no helmet to helmet, nor any contact to the head of the receiver. There may be some, but I sure don't see it on this view. I totally agree that the other one was targeting. Terrible non-call.

[@AFL67pitt]

So in other words you are blind ??? Or just a Texas fan ???

[@BUCKINUT]

It was helmet to helmet

[@danskiludvik8358]

@@AFL67pitt I was talking about the play were the ASU defender hit the Texas receiver on the play when ASU intercepted. Go to 9:19 on the video. I said the Texas hit was definitely targeting.

[@danskiludvik8358]

@@BUCKINUT you think the ASU hit on Texas (9:19 on the video) was helmet to helmet?

[@trmullins2]

Oregon was holding all game long tho. Would have been more belt to Assad those been called

[@soloeagle216]

Im hoping the Browns can draft Howard/Henderson. and JJ the jet train the following draft

[@ztoolietv3720]

A lot of people in the comments don’t understand what targeting is… literally both plays were targeting.

[@toddymcgann5856]

Explain how the ASU play was targeting? He hit him on the upper chest and then the head was hit cause of the momentum. If all those hits are called you might as well not hit a receiver until he catches the ball and starts runnjng

[@ayedatsnemo-0457]

⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@toddymcgann5856bro wht!?!? there is no way u just said tht he was hit in the chest first. Denying targeting is one thing but lying bout where he was hit is crzy

[@toddymcgann5856]

@ Would you like me to break it down body part by body part every .25 seconds of the hit? It was a hard hit and I’ve seen that called targeting but he hit him on the upper chest man idk what to tell you. Just watched it at .25 speed it’s so obvious

[@AC-im4hi]

Targeting requires you to "attack" the head and neck region and that was obviously not what happened (on either play but ASU defender was closer to being a foul)

[@toddymcgann5856]

@ Texas player was the most obvious targeting bru.

[@michaelemonts5564]

I hope the refs didn't call it in the spirit of letting them play... by not calling it, they robbed ASU of a game-winning FG opportunity. And don't we have the rule because of player safety? The ASU player was knocked out cold. Tackle could've easily been done lower on the body.

[@jcbuckeye]

I just have 1 question.....would the Buckeye faithful trade this postseason even if we win it all for the Michigan game to be a win.

[@tokr72]

As a Buckeye, all I can tell you is, The Game is a separate season and championship unto itself. It exists outside the confines of the CFB universe. It's existential in nature. If the NCAA folded and all the schools quit playing football, Ohio State and Michigan would still suit up, even if only for one game.

[@tokr72]

Then again, Jim Harbaugh ducked us in 2020 to save his job. Then contrived the most sophisticated spying operation in NCAA history, spook level spy ops. Even sold collected data to other programs for games that served UMs interest. This isn't just a rivalry. This is a grid iron war.

[@spencerspillman7904]

Not a chance. I hate losing to Michigan. Despise it. The natty is worth more. Esp recruiting wise. Ask yourself if you’d rather your favorite NFL team win a SB or beat their rival.

[@derekburr6761]

I was shocked when I didn't see flags on both them plays. I also love the respect the and have respect for those refs. Let them men decide the outcome. Using the crown itsn't questionable.

[@michaelplunkey8801]

I can respect a shoulder to a helmet when he was still able to catch a ball, but I'm not respecting an actual helmet to helmet knocking the guy out. makes zero sense!

[@StoolieP]

What is more NCAA than the refs completely blowing it with no accountability what so ever? Missing one of the easiest clear cut calls this entire season, afraid the Texas fans will throw a tantrum , and drinks, again I guess.

[@derrickfulghum7143]

That clearly was targeting on Texas…the guy did not get up after the hit. The Texas receiver was grazed by the defender and immediately picked himself up off the turf. They got it wrong IMO.

[@eudymaverickmentor]

Not much of one at that.

[@MR-ml6fo]

The hit on the Texas player wasn't targeting. It looks like it from that angle but his arm hit the player in his body and not his head. There was no head contact.. just head movement from the Tx player..

[@ZombieEater1001]

Clear head to head. A little kid can see that. I’m not a fan of either team just telling the facts

[@MR-ml6fo]

​@@ZombieEater1001 it does look that way but if you see it from another angle you will see he doesnt even touch his head.

[@DarrylSSmith]

Head snaps back from hit to heck/neck area IS targeting. You bet there would have been uproar if they wasn't called and the other was and vice versus. I appreciate their consistency at least. Once I saw the hit on Bond and no call, I knew they were going to let the game play out.

[@daveborkowski7060]

I would love to speak to nick again. And I hope this gets to him. The Buckeyes are coming and I really wish the tide was in the way. Hardwood hollow Medina, David Borkowski. You owe my sister an apology

[@idealcentaur3636]

Celebrating missed calls now lmao

[@Sfry_35]

Facts... they let the targeting slide earlier in the game... Texas tried to give them the game..they just didnt take it..

[@stonecoldsteverharvey7862]

Absolutely was not targeting

[@imuruncle27]

We call the whOregon

[@NickEvans-i2x]

Golden bucks

[@DarrylSSmith]

Both were targeting 100%. Also the lineman picking up and pulling Cam for TD is a penalty 100%. Georgia can keep their SEC title. Horns are coming for it all. And yes i think this game coming up with determine who wins it all. If horns win its becausd they are playing like they should have been this entire time. If buckeyes win they are the best and have shown it. Leave it on the field! No disrespect to ND&Penn St. But i think Ohio State and Texas have been in embarrassing games and have had to overcome to be where they both are now!

[@epower8795]

The problem is when the refs fail to make the first call, then that contact now has to be a no-call for the remainder of the game. Not good.

[@danielflood5597]

Texas had the easiest sec schedule the only really good team they played in their conference was Georgia and Georgia beat them twice Ohio State we'll be facing either Notre Dame or Penn State should be interesting considering what an ax these both teams have to grind with Ohio State

[@theroachden6195]

They didn't call it on AZ St which I thought they would because he hit the WR in the head. So the refs not calling it on Texas at least made it fair. Both are bad calls but the refs didn't determine the outcome.

[@mtanner5168]

I am not an ASU or Texas fan. The comparison between the two is laughable. The ASU kid hits Bond in the chest. The Texas kid goes head to head on a defenseless ASU receiver... Big 10 refs trying to save the SEC...

[@cccukeclass7598]

Pat is the first talking head I've seen bring up the Texas hit. They either should have both been called or neither. You can't call one and not the other!

[@lynnm40511]

The ASU player clearly hits the chest while the Texas player makes helmet to helmet contact. Not the same.

[@DarrylSSmith]

True! Consistency is a big thing in sports.

[@josephbarnett2566]

OSU natiinal championships since 1968 seem when they weren't predicted...which after Michigan they weren't

[@PS-js9oh]

Back to leather helmets ! Or no helmets at all....that should quiet things down....

[@stanpratt6546]

Refs had to honor the deal of giving Texas a home game in the semi finals.

[@DarrylSSmith]

Yep, just like they had to let Georgia win the SEC final. All good, because horns are going for it all.

[@jonwidmer2415]

It wasn't targeting

[@andyhowe4081]

Fire Ryan Day

[@Řîčħǐśøñ]

Love pat cool dude, but at the game calling it is not his thing tbh I muted the tv when he would talk.

[@JoeSchmo-u1d]

Hey ESPN, do we REALLY need all of those talking heads on the sidelines spewing hot air?? It was a MAJOR distraction from the game I was watching. NO MORE OF THAT BS, please.

[@busterhyman6633]

I agree it was ridiculous. I found the skycast version of the broadcast and it was amazing view and the OSU band playing and no announcers. It was perfect. To muck jabber jaw talking. Who cares about Reggie Kardashian.

[@johnwhite2576]

No you tool- targeting is extremely dangerous - 😊

[@Kayluv101]

I think the big 10 had ohio state lose to michigan to make sure 4 big ten teams made the playoffs.. Cause this ohio state team is 100 times better than michigan..The big 10 wanted more money lol

[@crawfislk]

BS. That ASU defender was just running. Pulled up and hit the receiver with his side. That's just football. Please stop with your equalizing bias. It's old news and everyone sees it now.

[@Peyton_dahlquist]

Texas WR was way more vulnerable and it was a worse hit by the DB. Idk how you say that isn’t a flag. Simple as. Texas’ DB form tackles a receiver that lowers his head. If you call one you have to call the other, again simple as.

[@crawfislk]

@Peyton_dahlquist Idk what play you're referring... If it is the interception play. He was just a football player without the ball that a defender ran into, with his side.

[@Dawgpounddavid]

Love that pat took Oregon over Ohio I’m from Ohio and I’m a diehard OSU fan we should have won the first game we played against them but this time we had something to say and it was take this big fat L 😂

[@kevinchester6721]

But he based that off the Michigan loss. I didn’t think you’d beat Oregon but I was wrong. I think you’ll win the natty but a month ago I would have laughed myself out of the building.

[@Dawgpounddavid]

@ yeah I mean I get it we definitely didn’t look like we were natty contenders in that Michigan game

[@CraigCharley]

God is coming for football gurus

[@jaybeeo1530]

Michigan created some killers

[@FireRanger7780]

Everybody is missing the point. You put targeting in the game to protect players. In a play that was by the definition targeting in all senses and a player gets hurt on the field. No call for targeting. That is wild. Don't have the rule in the game if you aren't going to punish teams for doing it. If you can't call it in the biggest moments when the play gets the most heated how are you protecting the players on the field? Simple get rid of the rule if you don't have the stomach to enforce it. This isn't holding or illegal contact down the field. It's a rule specifically to protect player safety. Absolutely disgusting that they didn't call it even after review. I hate the rigging argument, but what can you say after a play like that. Literally no other sane explanation. Equivocating the arm bar to that is laughable.

[@uthtown]

It was not targeting. It didn’t match ANY of the criteria.

[@milkflameee]

Chris Henry Jr coming too spring 2027