A Purdue University football athlete has been arrested for battery. He's accused of punching his roommate in the face and fracturing his jaw.

WEST LAFAYETTE (WTHR) - A Purdue University football athlete has been arrested for battery.

Martesse Patterson, who is an offensive lineman in his sophomore year, was arrested Wednesday in connection with a battery incident on Sept. 7.

The incident stems from an argument with his roommate. Court documents allege that Patterson asked to borrow something from his roommate, who refused. Patterson allegedly took the item anyway. When his roommate asked about getting it back, Patterson allegedly punched him.

The victim suffered a broken jaw and needed surgery, along with a two-day hospital stay, according to court documents.

Patterson admitted to the argument and to hitting his roommate.