Test Score For Miami Linebacker Challenged

An academic test score for the Miami Hurricanes’ top freshman football recruit is being challenged, leaving in doubt his status for this season.

Linebacker Nathaniel Webster, an All-American at Miami Northwestern High School, was removed from practice pending a review of a possible irregularity in his American College Test qualifying score.

ACT officials will give Webster 14 days to present evidence showing that his score should be considered valid.

If Webster enrolls in classes, which begin Thursday, and his score is invalidated, he cannot play this year or be a redshirt. He also cannot retake the test. Miami risks forfeiting games if Webster plays and is later ruled a non-qualifier.

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