Everything was going Arizona State’s way on Saturday in the Big 12 Championship Game. Defensive back Shamari Simmons made a play in the fourth quarter that will cost the Sun Devils in their first — and possibly only — CFP game.
Simmons came through untouched on a blitz and blasted Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht.
While Becht was prone on the turf, Simmons and his teammates rejoiced.
That celebration was foolish and short-lived as a penalty flag had been thrown.
Simmons was ejected for targeting and that means he will be ineligible to play in the first half of the Sun Devils’ next game.
— wow that was crazy (@CowardlyDoggo) December 7, 2024
Becht walked off the field and was taken to the locker room for further treatment. He then returned to the Iowa State sideline, was given his helmet and said, “I’m good to go.”
