The second year running back is no longer part of an already thin running back group.
Martinez Syria, the running back whose redshirt was pulled for a touchdown against Toledo, has been dismissed from the Iowa State football program for a violation of team policies according to the Ames Tribune's Travis Hines.
Running back Martinez Syria has been dismissed from the Iowa State football program for a violation of team policies, the school announces.
— Travis Hines (@TravisHines21) June 17, 2015
Syria appeared in five games in 2014 and amassed 47 yards on 20 rushing attempts with one touchdown.