Missouri State star linebacker Angelo Garbutt was ejected during Thursday's game against Oklahoma State for targeting.
Garbutt's night ended early after a helmet-to-helmet hit late in the first quarter. The Cowboys scored a touchdown two plays after Garbutt's ejection to extend their lead to 10-0.
On the play, Oklahoma State quarterback Taylor Cornelius threw the ball behind running back Chuba Hubbard, and Garbutt delivered a hard shot.
The targeting rule was first introduced in 2008 as a 15-yard penalty. In 2013, player ejections became a part of the penalty. The rule was adopted in an attempt to make the game safer.