Ohio State has escaped punishment after some of its fans threw water bottles onto the field during Saturday’s narrow victory over Nebraska.
Bottles were thrown onto the field late in the fourth quarter after a disputed targeting call against the Buckeyes was upheld. The Cornhuskers were trailing 21-17 inside the final four minutes at Ohio Stadium when Jahmal Banks ate a big hit from Arvell Reese, prompting a flag for targeting.
The decision was upheld on replay review, giving the Huskers a new set of downs and sparking a furious outburst from Buckeyes head coach Ryan Day. The Big Ten admitted after the game a mistake had been made, and fans raged at the decision, with some at the south end of the stadium tossing bottles onto the field.
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They were urged to stop by the public address announcer and Nebraska’s players were taken to the center of the field as a precaution, causing a short delay. But the school will not be punished, with the Big Ten deeming it acted appropriately in response to the actions of a small minority of spectators.