Meyer notes that the reason behind the suspension was acedmic related.
Another setback has hit Ohio State defensive tackle Dylan Thompson. Thompson, who was redshirted in the 2014 season with a knee injury, has been declared academically ineligible for the 2016 season.
With the Buckeyes returning only three starters on defense, the 6’5, 275-pounder would’ve been in the mix for playing time.
Listed as a redshirt sophomore, the Lombard, Illinois, tackle was a three-star product in high school per 247Sports, and was cited as a top 50 DT prospect before he declared for Ohio State.