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Alabama defensive back Jordan Battle was ejected from the College Football National Championship game on Monday night after receiving a targeting penalty in the second quarter.
The battle was flagged for the penalty after appearing to hit Buckeyes tight end Jeremy Ruckert with the crown of his helmet as Ohio State went down for a score.
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Officials determined that Battle leaned over with his helmet and made contact with Ruckert’s helmet. Due to NCAA rules, Battle was kicked out.
The young defensive back was then seen on the sidelines being a little emotional after the ejection.
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The sophomore entered the national championship game with 63 total tackles, including three for loss and interception in 11 games for the Crimson Tide this season. He returned the interception for a touchdown in a game against Kentucky.
In his first season, Battle made 30 total tackles, two for loss, interception and sack.
Alabama had a narrow lead over Ohio State, 21-17, with about five minutes left in the first half of the game.
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Alabama will seek their third national championship since 2015 and the state of Ohio will seek their second in the same period.
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