Wisconsin LB Nick Herbig ejected for targeting hit on Casey Thompson

Wisconsin linebacker Nick Herbig has been ejected late in the third quarter of the Badgers’ Big Ten West showdown with Nebraska after a targeting call. Herbig hit Nebraska quarterback Casey Thompson late and was ejected upon review of the play.

Thompson took off on a quarterback run and dropped into a slide, giving himself up as the ball carrier. Herbig did not make contact with his head, but his shoulder hit Thompson in the headHerbig had one total tackle when he was ejected from the game.

You can see the hit Herbig delivered below. Per targeting rules, Herbig will miss the first half of Wisconsin’s season finale against Minnesota next week.

#NEBvsWI targeting by Wisconsin pic.twitter.com/Mp5nQfOb0k

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Herbig is one of the key players for the Badger defense this season. Herbig entered this weekend with 42 total tackles, which is the sixth-most on the team. Herbig also has 11 sacks, this season, which is by far the most among any Badger defender.

Wisconsin entered this game against Nebraska needing a spark to get into the postseason. While the Badgers have won three of their last five games, they still sit at 5-5 on the season, needing one more win to reach a bowl game.

The Badgers are currently riding with Jim Leonhard as the interim head coach. Wisconsin fired Paul Chryst in early October following a 34-10 loss to Illinois. The Badgers are 3-2 in the interim with Leonhard leading the charge.