CHAPEL HILL, N.C. - North Carolina sophomore cornerback M.J. Stewart and freshman cornerback Mike Hughes have been suspended indefinitely from football team-related activities for a violation of team rules related to an incident that occurred Sunday, Oct. 4, in Chapel Hill. Neither Stewart nor Hughes will play in Saturday’s game vs. Wake Forest.

“We have been aware of this situation since the night of the altercation and have been working closely with the University and Chapel Hill Police to gather relevant information,” said head coach Larry Fedora. “We hold our players to a high standard and M.J. and Mike will face the consequences for their involvement.”

Stewart has started all five games for UNC at corner. Hughes has been a major contributor for the Heels at defensive back.

UNC takes on Wake Forest at 7:00 PM in Kenan Stadium.

(Source: UNC Athletic Communications release)