Iowa Hawkeyes

Hawkeyes suspend RB Mitchell for academic reasons

Published Sep. 14, 2015 7:33 p.m. ET

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According to a release for Iowa on Monday, Hawkeyes head coach Kirk Ferentz has suspended running back Derrick Mitchell Jr.

Here is the quote from the release:

“Derrick has been suspended due to football program and student life code of conduct violation,” said Ferentz. “This is not a legal issue. Derrick is working through the issues at hand in regards to being in good standing as a University of Iowa student. We will follow the established university protocol as we move forward.”

Mitchell has seen little action in his two seasons at Iowa.

(h/t Iowa Hawkeyes)