SEC officials called a targeting penalty on the Auburn Tigers late in the first half of the Georgia Bulldogs game. Shortly after a controversial fumble ruling, officials reviewed a Georgia receiver Colbie Young catch and ruled that Auburn defensive back Kayin Lee targeted Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton.
As a result, Auburn was assessed a 15-yard penalty, which helped Georgia scored a field goal to cut Auburn’s lead to 10-3 before halftime. Lee was also ejected, but he will not face a suspension next week because the penalty occurred in the first half.
The targeting penalty helped change the momentum of the game. The Bulldogs used the goal line fumble they forced to keep the game close.
Kayin Lee’s targeting penalty
Georgia quarterback Gunner Stockton was a defenseless player on the play and Kayin Lee launched himself into Stockton. Lee made forcible contact to the head or neck area of a defenseless player.
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