Louisville senior running back Michael Dyer, who once starred in the same backfield as Cam Newton during Auburn’s 2010 national title rule, has been declared academically ineligible for next week’s Belk Bowl against Georgia.

Dyer finishes his FBS career with 3,309 rushing yards and 22 touchdowns in two seasons each at Louisville and Auburn. He transferred to Louisville last year from Arkansas Baptist College.

Dyer recorded consecutive 1,000-yard seasons at Auburn before being dismissed in 2011 by then-coach Gene Chizik for a violation of team rules.