Northern Illinois Linebacker Suspended for Poking SDSU's Rashaad Penny in Eyes

The Heisman hopeful stumbled off the field in serious pain.

Northern Illinois has suspended linebacker Antonio Jones-Davis for one game after he poked San Diego State running back Rashaad Penny in the eyes during the first quarter of SDSU's 34-28 victory.

Antonio Jones-Davis suspended by NIU for next game vs. Kent State https://t.co/CydrYIeiR4

— Brett McMurphy (@Brett_McMurphy) October 1, 2017

Cameras caught Antonio Jones-Davis red-handed. He looked down at Penny, a Heisman hopeful, while sandwiched in a massive dog pile. Jones-Davis then blatantly forced his right hand inside Penny's facemask and jabbed at his eyes. Penny hobbled off the field toward the Aztec's sideline as he tried reaching for his face.

Shame on you Antonio Jones Davis ,LB for @NIU_Football who intentionally poked @Aztec_Football #RashaadPenny in the eyes. Should be ejected! pic.twitter.com/PEpH4T2UzH

— Lya Vallat (@Ballgirl8) October 1, 2017

This happened right after Penny hauled in a 33-yard touchdown pass from Christian Chapman. Penny was only sidelined temporarily before returning to action, and he finished with 139 yards from scrimmage and that lone receiving touchdown.