Immediately following the Wisconsin game, LSU head coach Les Miles would not go into much detail following Josh Boutte’s vicious late game hit of Wisconsin defender D’Cota Dixon. Boutte was flagged on the play and dismissed from the game by the referees.

After reviewing the film, Miles made the right move and has suspended Boutte for one game.

Monday, Miles released an official statement regarding the incident, although he referred to the hit as an accident:

“Josh made a mistake and will serve a one-game suspension because of it,” Miles said. “Even though this was done by mistake, a play like that does not belong in the game of football and therefore action must be taken.

“This play does not define Josh as a person and is not indicative of the type of player he is. We sincerely apologize for his mistake.”

SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey also weighed in on the suspension, releasing a statement following the news of Boutte’s suspension:

“I have independently reviewed the play resulting in the ejection of Josh Boutte near the end of LSU’s game against Wisconsin on Saturday. The game officials correctly assessed a penalty and ejection for Mr. Boutte’s flagrant contact, which occurred well after the play had concluded. I have accepted the one-game suspension imposed by Les Miles and, because LSU has taken appropriate action, have determined that no additional penalty shall be imposed by the Conference office.”

LSU next plays Jacksonville State at home, Saturday Sept. 10.