A senior on the Utah football team has been suspended after he was accused of rape.
Jamal Wallace, a defensive lineman, is currently under investigation amid the allegation – he also is accused of sharing videos of the incident on social media.
Wallace was arrested earlier this month on charges that include five misdemeanors.
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The Utah Utes play the Weber State Wildcats during the second half at Rice-Eccles Stadium in Salt Lake City, Utah, on Sept. 16, 2023. (Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
“We were made aware of the situation with Jamal Wallace on Oct. 11, and he was immediately placed on an indefinite suspension from the program,” Utah said in a statement. “We take these matters seriously. As this is a pending legal matter, we have no further comment at this time.”
Multiple outlets say the woman said she was in an on-and-off relationship with Wallace, and on Oct. 9, they were discussing their relationship when he forced her to perform oral sex and have intercourse.
A detailed view of the cleats worn by Devon Dampier No. 4 of the Utah Utes before the game against the Colorado Buffaloes at Folsom Field on Oct. 17, 2026, in Boulder, Colo. (Andrew Wevers/Getty Images)
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Salt Lake City police then said they found videos of the incident on Wallace’s phone. The woman claimed the videos were sent to five people via Snapchat. She also alleged Wallace physically assaulted her during the incident.
Wallace, who has denied assaulting the alleged victim, was released on $5,000 bail.
A general view of Rice-Eccles Stadium before the Utah Utes and Cal Poly Mustangs game on Sept. 6, 2025, in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Chris Gardner/Getty Images)
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Wallace appeared in one game this season after transferring from Tennessee. He appeared in six games for the Vols last year.
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