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Alabama defender ejected from Iron Bowl for targeting
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- Cam Calhoun was ejected for targeting in the Iron Bowl against Auburn, with the call confirmed after a booth review.
- The ejection came with Alabama leading Auburn in the second quarter, forcing the Tide to defend a lead without Calhoun.
- Officials initiated the targeting review after reviewing replays, overturning the on-field no-call with Calhoun ejected.
- Calhoun, Alabama's defensive back, saw ejection for targeting after a head-leading hit on Auburn's quarterback, Ashton Daniels.
- The incident feeds ongoing debates about targeting rules in college football and enforcement at big games.
- The ejection disrupted Alabama's defensive plans in the Iron Bowl, potentially affecting Auburn's drives later in the quarter.
- The penalty shift contributed to momentum, benefiting the Tigers and costing the Crimson Tide a player in the short term.
- The 2025 Iron Bowl took place at Jordan-Hare Stadium with ESPN ABC carrying the game as Alabama chased SEC title implications.
- Alabama led 17-0 at the time of Calhoun's ejection, and the Tide hoped to preserve their path to the SEC title and CFP contention.
- Calhoun's ejection is noted as not necessarily catastrophic for Alabama's defense, depending on further game developments and injuries.
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