Is there a penalty for inappropriate grabbing?

During Clemson’s blowout win over Ohio State in the Fiesta Bowl on New Year’s Eve, Clemson defensive lineman Christian Wilkins appeared to stumble over a pile of players and steady himself by pushing on the buttocks of Ohio State running back Curtis Samuel.

But instead of just standing up, Wilkins appeared to actually stay bent over and grab Samuel’s genitals from behind.

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There was no foul on the play.

Clemson won 31-0 and advances to the championship game against Alabama.

UPDATE 1/4/17:

On Wednesday, Wilkins’ teammate defended his on-field actions, saying Clemson players have been doing it all season.

“That’s something we’ve done all year to mess with players,” Ben Boulware said.

“No one’s probably done it as aggressive as Christian did. We try to be a little more discreet about it and just poke somebody, but he definitely grabbed a handful. I did it against USC. The dude tweeted it. I just poked him in the butt. Like, it’s just something we do to mess with players, break up the seriousness of the game.”