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Fighting Irish DE Ishaq Williams ruled ineligible for season by NCAA

Aug 27, 2015 at 9:43p ET

Aug 27, 2015 at 9:43p ET

Ishaq Williams in action against the Temple Owls during the 2013 season.

SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Notre Dame football coach Brian Kelly says defensive end Ishaq Williams has been ruled ineligible for the season by the NCAA, ending his college playing career.

Williams was dismissed from Notre Dame last fall after being investigated for possible academic dishonesty. He had sought a waiver from the NCAA allowing him to play. Kelly says Williams remains on scholarship.

Senior cornerback KeiVarae Russell also was dismissed from school along with Williams last season but has been cleared to play.