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Whit Weeks Ejected for Targeting on Florida's Opening Drive

An official review for helmet-to-helmet contact led to an ejection that preceded Florida's opening field goal.

Overview

  • Officials upheld targeting on review after Weeks' helmet-to-helmet hit on Florida's Vernell Brown III early in the first quarter.
  • The 15-yard penalty gave the Gators a first down, and the drive concluded with a field goal for a 3-0 lead.
  • Under NCAA rules, the ruling removed the preseason All-American linebacker for the remainder of the game.
  • LSU adjusted by inserting West Weeks alongside Harold Perkins in two-linebacker formations.
  • Outlets differ on the exact yard line of the play, but all agree on the ejection and the ensuing field goal.