2024-25 College Football Playoff TV Schedule

[UpstateSM]

Money talks

 

[storange]

this game is a crime

 

[kirbivore]

Yup, I like incentivizing winning a conference title and giving them a bye.

I just think it’s silly that Oregon is playing Ohio State and not Boise or AZ State.

Also prevents Notre Dame from getting a bye

 

[SuFTW]

It’s helmet to helmet. Is that not the definition of targeting?

Not necessarily. I don’t think he lead with the crown of the helmet.

What is the targeting rule in college football?

The NCAA rulebook is extensive and complicated. Here's a look at the targeting rule in college football and how it's enforced.

www.espn.com

How do referees enforce targeting?

Targeting is largely a judgment call on the field. When deciding whether to call targeting, referees consider whether the targeted player was defenseless and whether the opposing player led with the crown of their helmet above an opposing player's shoulders.

The NCAA's definition of "crown of the helmet" has been updated since 2022. It is now defined as "the top segment of the helmet; namely, the circular area defined by a 6-inch radius from the apex (top) of the helmet."

Officials use instant replay to determine whether the targeting call on the field was correct. Officials look to see:

• If the player leaves their feet to launch themselves at an opponent
• If the player crouches before making a tackle to create maximum force
• If the player leads with their helmet, shoulder, forearm, fist, hand or elbow to attack with forcible contact the head or neck area of an opposing player
• If the player lowers their head before making a tackle and makes forcible contact with the crown of the helmet

A replay must confirm targeting. A targeting call is upheld if a player leads with the crown of their helmet regardless if a player is defenseless.

 

[Vorony]

This is sickening to watch. Absolutely ridiculous.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

This game was just stolen from ASU on national tv. Plain & simple.

 

[Eric15]

I don’t really care about either team but this just feels profoundly unfair.

 

[orangefog]

this game is a crime

nah, it's expected. The SEC and B1G dictate what happens. They dominate the narrative. What works best for them is for a few close games to give the illusion of competitiveness

 

[orangefog]

Dumbass missed it

 

[kirbivore]

That was a justice DOINK!

 

[powdersmack]

I don't believe in karma, but that was karma.

 

[Vorony]

I don’t really care about either team but this just feels profoundly unfair.

I really hope someone at ASU or the Big 12 calls out what just happened here.

 

[4evaOrange]

Choked

 

[hoopsupstate]

Thank you!

 

[MSOrange]

He missed! Justice has been served, at least for now

 

[NineOneSeven]

Man... I feel bad for that kid but ball don't lie?

 

[BuffOrange]

That Texas TE was a yard short of the 1st; he rolled around faking an injury & they gave him an extra yard?

 

[Eric15]

 

[phreddie]

Karma

 

[kirbivore]

ASU meathead bailed out

 

[JKinPhilly]

ha! karma

 

[721Comstock]

LOL!!!!

Football Gods saying FFFF Texas.

 

[W'boro'Cuse315]

BALL. DON’T. LIE.

 

[UpstateSM]

BALL DONT LIE

 

[hoopsupstate]

This should be fun in overtime.