Nick Saban announced this evening that five-star redshirt freshman running back Bo Scarbrough is suspended for the first four games of Alabama’s season.

Scarbrough, who tore his ACL in April, has been recovering well. He’s participating in team activities but has to wear a black no-contact jersey during practice. Saban said the suspension is a result of an “NCAA thing.”

It’s important to note that Scarbrough likley wouldn’t be able to play early this season, anyway, due to the injury.

Saban said Bo Scarbrough is ahead of schedule but he’s facing no contact in practice. Oh, and he’s suspended for the first four games. — Charlie Potter (@Charlie_Potter) August 6, 2015

Alabama RB Bo Scarbrough (knee) was on the practice field in a black, non-contact jersey. He had knee surgery in April. — Marq Burnett (@Marq_Burnett) August 6, 2015

Saban says Bo Scarbrough’s 4-game suspension is an NCAA issue regarding his amateurism eligibility. — Alex Byington (@abyingtonTD) August 6, 2015

Alabama opens its season Sept. 5 against Wisconsin.