Ohio State linebacker Joshua Perry was originally penalized for targeting Saturday when he made this hit on Gophers quarterback Mitch Leidner. The penalty would have wiped out Vonn Bell's pick six and kept the game scoreless late in the first half.
New video clip shows Perry's helmet hitting Leidner's facemask
A new video of the controversial hit from Saturday's game, which was originally called targeting.
November 9, 2015 at 3:57AM
![Ohio State's linebacker Joshua Perry tackled Minnesota's quarterback Mitch Leidner just as he threw an interception for an Ohio touchdown in the second quarter the Minnesota Gophers took on the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium, Saturday, November 7, 2015 in Columbus, OH. ] (ELIZABETH FLORES/STAR TRIBUNE) ELIZABETH FLORES � eflores@startribune.com](https://arc.stimg.co/startribunemedia/N6MAXQ5V64ZUNBNALYICS5PIKI.jpg?&w=712)
But the officials overturned the call, telling Gophers interim coach Tracy Claeys that one replay clearly showed Perry's helmet hitting Leidner in the sternum. On Sunday, the Star Tribune obtained another clip of the hit that clearly shows Perry's helmet hitting Leidner's facemask. It helps explain why Leidner had a sore jaw.
Coach Ben Johnson remained optimistic about his job, but Minnesota likely won’t play again this season.
