GLENDALE, Ariz. — Ohio State football’s season is over following a 29-23 loss to Clemson in the Fiesta Bowl in what some may view as a game decided by the referees. The Tigers scored 21 unanswered points to help them earn their fourth-straight bowl win over the Buckeyes. But those points were sparked by a targeting call leading to cornerback Shaun Wade being ejected from the game. Ohio State held a 16-0 lead in the second quarter at the time of the ejection and had all momentum in its favor. “This was a crown-of-the-helmet targeting foul,” referee Ken Williamson said. “So it did eliminate a lot of other factors. Initial contact was with the crown of the helmet. Then he wrapped up for the tackle. So at that point, targeting was properly called.” From that point on the calls against the Buckeyes started to pile up. That included a forced…
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