The Florida Gators have suspended running back Jordan Scarlett and wide receiver Rick Wells for Saturday's season opener against the Michigan Wolverines, the school announced.
Head Coach Jim McElwain has announced that Jordan Scarlett and Rick Wells are suspended from all team activities.
— Gators Football (@GatorsFB) August 30, 2017
Both of these suspensions are related to the debit card fraud scam that resulted in the suspension of seven other Florida football players earlier this offseason. The players made improper charges on their cost-of-attendance credit cards at the school bookstore and then sold those items for cash.
Gators RB Scarlett and WR Wells also involved in the debit card scam that has seven others suspended for opener vs Michigan
— Mark Long (@APMarkLong) August 30, 2017
Scarlett is Florida's starting running back and ran for 889 yards and six touchdowns as a sophomore last season. He and star receiver Antonio Callaway are the only suspended players that are starters for the Gators.
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Wells redshirted as a freshman last season.
Florida's game against Michigan is being held at AT&T Stadium in Arlington, TX. Kickoff time is set for 3:30 pm ET on ABC.
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