West Virginia has placed staff member Noel Devine on administrative leave after his arrest Sunday on a strangulation charge, per ESPN's reporting.
Devine, a former standout running back who played for the Mountaineers, was serving in an assistant capacity with the program before the arrest triggered the leave of absence.
The timing of the move comes as college football enters Week 3 of its season, with teams managing roster disruptions and off-field issues alongside on-field competition.
No additional details regarding the circumstances of the arrest or the specific charge were disclosed in ESPN's initial reporting. The status of Devine's position with the program beyond the leave remains unclear.
This incident adds to a week that has already seen notable disruptions across the sport: Clemson quarterback Christopher Vizzina is week-to-week with an elbow injury sustained Saturday, forcing freshman Tait Reynolds into a starting role against North Carolina, per ESPN's Pete Thamel.
This article synthesizes reporting from ESPN. Top story: "West Virginia assistant Devine arrested on strangulation charge" (ESPN).