Lance Smith, a junior running back with the Wisconsin football team, has been suspended from the team, head coach Bret Bielema announced Thursday.

"It has come to my attention that Lance has failed to meet certain requirements relating to the first-offender program he was placed in last fall," Bielema said.

Smith is suspended from competition and practice pending the availability of further information relating to this matter. During the suspension, Smith will remain on official squad lists and may continue to receive support services in the sports medicine facility, the academic support center and the weight training room.

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) protects any additional information regarding the disciplinary actions toward a student.

Information for this report was provided by uwbadgers.com.