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Robert Nkemdiche to miss Sugar Bowl, ending OM career

By John Davis, Oxford Citizen

A decision on Ole Miss defensive tackle Robert Nkemdiche, and his status for the upcoming AllState Sugar Bowl, has been made. The second team AP All America will miss the matchup with Oklahoma State.

The decision was announced Sunday morning. It stems from Nkemdiche’s fall from an Atlanta hotel a week ago, and his misdemeanor charges involving marijuana.

Below are statements from both Ole Miss coach Hugh Freeze, and Nkemdiche.

Freeze

“Last week, our Athletics Director and I informed Robert that he will not be joining us for the bowl game.