LSU director of athletics Joe Alleva has been working the phones since middle linebacker Devin White was ejected for targeting in the final minutes of LSU's 19-3 win Saturday night over Mississippi State, according to reports. The Southeastern Conference is getting quite the message from Alleva on the hit.

"LSU athletic director Joe Alleva has been on the phones with SEC officials since the targeting call was made on Devin White. There's no appeal process in place, but he's still working it," NOLA.com's Brody Miller said in a tweet. "The SEC is reviewing the call, but with no formal appeal process in place there isn't a clear path forward."

Sports Illustrated's Ross Dellenger also said Sunday morning in a tweet that Alleva was in contact with officials, but did say there's no appeal process.

"#LSU AD Joe Alleva contacted the league office immediately after the game Saturday in reference to the targeting call against Devin White. He has expressed his displeasure and is fighting against the ruling. A reminder, there is no league appeals process for this."

The SEC released a statement Saturday night on the hit by White on Mississippi State quarterback Nick Fitzgerald.

"By rule, no player shall target and make forcible contact to the head or neck area of a defenseless opponent," the statement read. "The QB on the play was defenseless at the time of the contact. By rule, all targeting calls are reviewed. The call was reviewed and confirmed."

White is suspended for the first half of No. 5 LSU's matchup against No. 1 Alabama on Nov. 3 in Tiger Stadium due to the hit. Head coach Ed Orgeron reacted after the game to the hit.

“I’ve got to look at it. The call was the call. They said they reviewed it and said it was definitely targeting," Orgeron said after the game. "The hit on Devin, I’ve got to look at it. We can’t use our helmets. Targeting is targeting. The rule is, you can’t lead with your head.”

The junior linebacker had 10 total tackles, a pass breakup and a quarterback hurry when he was ejected from the contest. LSU enters the bye week at 7-1 overall on the 2018 season. White was a critical piece to LSU's win over Georgia in Tiger Stadium just a week ago and was a preseason All-American.

White is considered by most to be a sure-fire 2019 first round NFL Draft pick, if he chooses to leave Baton Rouge a year early. Stick with Geaux247 for more coverage on White's hit and if the SEC will overturn the ruling in the game.

Sophomore linebacker Patrick Queen is White's backup in the middle while true freshman Micah Baskerville has also seen time as the backup to sophomore starter Jacob Phillips in the middle.