All 3 Minnesota targeting ejections (Oregon St @ Minnesota - Video)

[CT1]

Originally Posted by Texas Aggie

There's no need to tackle or even touch a sliding player, so defenders must learn to either 1) lay off; 2) aim low and hit low; or 3) dive over.

Agree, but this defender had already committed to a move that would have resulted in a legal hit had the QB not made a late slide. He can't change his course in mid-air once he recognizes the slide.