The Florida Gators have suspended two more players for the upcoming season-opener against Michigan.
The Gators have suspended starting Jordan Scarlett and wide receiver Rick Wells. The two join seven other players who were originally suspended as part of a fraud investigation.
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Starting running back Jordan Scarlett and wide receiver Rick Wells have been suspended for the team’s opener against Michigan and could miss more games, per sources with knowledge of the situation. The seven original players are expected to return to the team following the Michigan game, sources say.
The school has continued to conduct investigations fraud allegations after seven players were originally suspended for a scheme involving their student aid cards. Defensive end Jordan Smith remains under investigation on an additional fraud charge, with charges expected to be filed soon, according to sources.
