The reasoning behind the suspension of three Oklahoma players for the Peach Bowl has surfaced.

Earlier Wednesday, it was reported by SoonerScoop.com that star defensive Ronnie Perkins, backup running back Rhamondre Stevenson and true freshman Trejan Bridges would be suspended for the Sooners’ upcoming College Football Playoff bout against LSU.

Soon after the first report, former Oklahoma player, current Oklahoma sideline reporter for the SoonerSports network and co-host of The Franchise Players radio show (107.7 FM The Franchise sports radio station in Oklahoma City, 107.9 FM in Tulsa), Gabe Ikard, said that the suspensions come from failing an NCAA drug test for weed.

“Do we know what the suspension is for?” also a co-host of The Franchise Players and former Oklahoma player Kelly Gregg asked.

“Weed,” Ikard said.

“Recreational?” Kelly asked.

“Recreational. Not PEDs from what I’ve been told,” Ikard answered.

According to Ikard, Oklahoma is appealing the suspension.

Here is what the NCAA rule states as a penalty for failing an NCAA drug test due to a substance in the cannabinoid class:

The penalty for a positive test for a substance in the cannabinoid class is withholding from competition for 50% of the season in all sports in which the student-athlete participates. A second positive test for a cannabinoid results in the loss of a year of eligibility and withholding from participation for 365 days from the test.

Here is what the NCAA rules on the appeals process states:

When asked about the suspension at Wednesday’s national signing day press conference, head coach Lincoln Riley said he could not comment on that “at this time”.

Riley also said he would comment “when he can”.

Oklahoma and LSU will play in the College Football Playoff at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Dec. 28.