Linebacker Chris Oats was ejected for targeting in the third quarter after hitting Toledo quarterback Mitch Guadagni as he slid to the ground, causing his helmet to come off. Guadagni left the game and did not return. As a result of the ejection, Oats will miss the first half of next Saturday’s game vs. the Eagles. Up until that point, he had five tackles vs. the Rockets.
“It’s tough,” Mark Stoops said when asked about the call after the game. “It’s tough. I think you all know that. You see the issues nationwide, so, it’s just a tough call.