EUGENE, Ore. — Oregon wide receiver Traeshon Holden was ejected during the second quarter of Saturday’s game against Ohio State football after committing an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty.
The referees determined he spit on OSU cornerback Davison Igbinosun.
The ejection came after a tie-up between Igbinosun and Holden on a first down play early in the second quarter.
After a rush from Oregon running back Jordan James that went for a loss of a yard, Holden and Igbinosun appeared to get tangled up near the goal line.
They then exchanged words, which is when it appeared Holden spit on Igbinosun. The OSU corner immediately pleaded with referees and convinced the official nearest him to throw a flag.
Holden left the game with one reception for 32 yards.
His penalty pushed Oregon back 15 yards. The Ducks’ drive ended in a field goal for a 15-14 lead.
