Freshman running back McCall leaves Hawkeyes

IOWA CITY, Iowa (AP) -- Iowa freshman running back Mika'il McCall is leaving the program.

Hawkeyes coach Kirk Ferentz said Wednesday that McCall intends to transfer.

The 18-year-old McCall had a promising debut, rushing for 61 yards in the season opener before breaking his ankle. He returned in late November, but had just 4 yards rushing in a win over Purdue.

McCall, from Dolton, Ill., was suspended for the final two games because of an undisclosed violation.

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