Michigan State will be without defensive end William Gholston when it faces No. 4 Wisconsin on Saturday.

Gholston was suspended by the Big Ten for one game for "violating the Big Ten Sportslike Conduct Agreement" last Saturday when the Spartans beat Michigan. He was also reprimanded by the league.

The sophomore had two personal foul penalties that were scrutinized. He twisted the face mask of Wolverines quarterback Denard Robinson after one play and then punched Michigan's Taylor Lewan after behind held down by the offensive lineman after a play.

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The second infraction is what drew the ire of the Big Ten.

"I deeply regret momentarily losing my composure late in the third quarter of last Saturday's game against Michigan," Gholston said in a statement. "Although provoked, my response was inappropriate. Coach (Mark) Dantonio regularly reminds us that actions have consequences, and I will be better prepared to handle these circumstances in the future. I look forward to my reinstatement."

Dantonio offered support for his player, but noted the need for players to keep their cool.

"William Gholston is a tremendous and extremely caring young person," Dantonio said in a statement. "In the heat of the moment, he momentarily lost his composure. Football is an emotional game of split-second reactions. It was an unfortunate incident. We look forward to his reinstatement."

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