Florida will be without two players during its bowl game against Michigan in the Citrus Bowl on New Year’s Day.
Starting offensive lineman Mason Halter and reserve linebacker Anthony Harrell - both senior transfers - have been ruled academically ineligible for the Gators’ game against the Wolverines.
The Orlando Sentinel was first to report that both of them have been suspended, which was confirmed by Florida.
Halter, a transfer from Fordham, has been a key cog along the Gators’ offensive line this season, starting every game this season. He started 12 games at right tackle and he started at left tackle against Vanderbilt. Freshman offensive lineman Fred Johnson started in place of Halter at right tackle against the Commodores.
Halter was a part of a line that has allowed 42 sacks this season, which ranks last (14th) in the Southeastern Conference.
Harrell was a transfer from Georgia Tech and didn’t see much action when the defense was on the field, and was primarily used a special teams player. He played in 13 games this year recording just three tackles.
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UF offensive lineman Mason Halter goes in for a block during Florida's 20-14 overtime win against Florida Atlantic on Nov. 21, 2015, at Ben Hill Griffin Stadium.
