PISCATAWAY, N.J. (AP) β Rutgers has suspended star receiver Leonte Carroo and quarterback Chris Laviano, along with three other players, for the first half of its season opener against Norfolk State for a curfew violation.
The suspension of Laviano means Hayden Rettig will start at quarterback for Rutgers. The two have been competing for the top job since the spring. Rettig is a sophomore transfer from LSU who sat out last season.
Also suspended for the opener at home on Sept. 5 against an FCS opponent are punter Tim Gleeson, defensive back Ruhan Peele and linebacker Kevin Marquez.
Carroo is a senior and one of the top receivers in the Big Ten. He had 55 catches for 1,086 yards and 10 touchdowns last season.
