USC offensive tackle Chad Wheeler, who was involved in an incident with police before the Trojans started practice for the Holiday Bowl, did not travel with the team and will not play against Wisconsin, Coach Clay Helton said Sunday.
"Based on a lack of preparation, Chad is not going to be a part of this bowl game with us," Helton said after practice at Southwestern College. "We look forward to getting him back in January and being a part of us and having a great spring."
Junior Zach Banner will start in Wheeler's place at left tackle.