The hit was immediately reviewed for targeting and just as quickly confirmed. Simmons was thrown out of the game, per NCAA rules. Arizona State was already up 45-10 at the start of the fourth quarter when the hit occurred, but the consequences will linger for weeks.

Arizona State's Shamari Simmons was ejected for targeting against Iowa State in the Big 12 championship game on Saturday:

Arizona State defensive back Shamari Simmons will miss some of the Sun Devils' playoff game after being ejected for targeting on Saturday. Iowa State was

Arizona State nickel Shamari Simmons was ejected from the Sun Devils' game against Iowa State after a fourth down sack was ruled targeting. ISU quarterback Rocco Becht was knocked out of the game with the play and was replaced by backup Connor Moberly.

Arizona State’s dominant 45-10 victory over Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship Game came with a major setback. Late in the fourth quarter, standout defensive back Shamari Simmons was ejected for targeting after a brutal hit on Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht.

Arizona State defensive back Shamari Simmons will miss the first half of his next college football game as a result of a controversial targeting penalty

If Arizona State can hold on to beat Iowa State in the Big 12 football championship game, they'll have to play their first-round College Football Playoff game without one of their best defensive players.

Arizona State dominated Iowa State in the Big 12 Championship Game this Saturday, but it came at a price. During the fourth quarter of the Big 12 Championship, Arizona State defensive back Shamari Simmons leveled Iowa State quarterback Rocco Becht.