SOUTH BEND, Ind. (AP) – Notre Dame says it is investigating “suspected academic dishonesty” involving several students, including four members of the football team who are being held out of practice.
The school released a statement Friday saying it has notified the NCAA. Because of potential violations, the four players can’t compete until the conclusion of the investigation and the university honor code process.
The Fighting Irish open the season against Rice on Aug. 30.
The four football players were not named by the school, but various media reports identified them as cornerback KeiVarae Russell, wide receiver DaVaris Daniels, defensive end Ishaq Williams and reserve linebacker Kendall Moore. All were expected to be key contributors this season.
The school said in a news release that evidence students had submitted papers and homework that had been written for them by others was initially detected at the end of the summer session. The case was then referred to the compliance office on July 29. The school said the investigation is continuing.