Senior fullback Wyatt Benson has been suspended from the football team following charges of aggravated assault, simple assault and recklessly endangering another person resulting from an incident that occurred on April 27. Coach Matt Rhule told OwlScoop.com of the suspension following his Aug. 27 press conference.

Benson was named the male recipient of the Temple Teammates Community Service Award, which according to athletic communications is “given to student-athletes who have demonstrated leadership qualities in the area of community service, inspiring others to engage in similar selfless civic endeavors for the purpose of improving the quality of life for those in the local community.”

Benson played in all 11 games last season for the Owls.