Wisconsin safety Reggie Pearson was ejected for targeting in the third quarter on Saturday after a hit to the head of Michigan quarterback Dylan McCaffrey.
McCaffrey replaced Michigan's starter Shea Patterson early in the third quarter after the Badgers jumped out to a 35–0 lead at Camp Randall Stadium in Madison, Wisc. But Patterson's day ended after just three completions due to Pearson's hit.
Pearson's ejection was Wisconsin's second of the drive. Badgers defensive back Eric Burrell was also thrown out of the game for targeting following a hit on McCaffrey.
Patterson replaced McCaffrey and ended the shutout with a touchdown pass late in the third quarter, though the deficit remained at four scores.