Two Byu Players Ejected For Targeting On Back To Back Plays Vs. Utah

On Saturday night’s BYU/Utah Holy War rivalry match-up, two Brigham Young players were ejected for targeting on consecutive plays.

First, Cougars free safety Kia Nacua was ejected for this hit:

Not to be outdone, Nacua’s teammate and backup safety Austin McChesney was tossed for a questionable target.

The rule as it stands is as follows:

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By the rule, both calls are questionable at best, considering neither player seemed to lead with his helmet. But with player safety at the forefront this season (and referees likely looking to avoid continuous questioning), both calls were understandable.

The Utes lead the Cougars 17-14 in the fourth quarter.