Ohio State head coach Urban Meyer confirmed senior running back Rod Smith has been dismissed.
"Rod Smith has left the Ohio State football team in order to deal with some personal issues," Meyer said through a released statement Tuesday afternoon. "We will continue to support Rod and we wish him the best."
Eleven Warriors first reported Smith — who was let go for failing a drug test (a violation of team rules) — had been booted Monday night.
Meyer said Smith, who's on track to graduate, will remain on scholarship.
"He's had issues really since he's been at Ohio State ... it's disappointing, but we wish him well," Meyer said on the Big Ten coaches teleconference.
This season, the Fort Wayne, Ind., native had 102 yards and four touchdowns on 24 carries this season. He was also valued member on special teams — so much so that Meyer invited reporters to watch film of Smith's 11-second block on a punt return against Navy.
Smith came to Columbus as a blue chip prospect expected to excel at the collegiate level.
