University of Michigan RB Fitzgerald Toussaint arrested for drunken driving

Starting running back for the Wolverines reportedly on a DUI charge Saturday

ANN ARBOR, Mich. – The starting running back for the Michigan Wolverines, Fitzgerald Toussaint, was arrested on DUI charges Saturday night in Ann Arbor after having a blood alcohol level over the legal limit of .08.

Head coach Brady Hoke said in a statement, "Fitz made a poor decision and has been suspended indefinitely because of that action."

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Toussiant finished second on the team behind Denard Robinson in total rushing yards, with 1,041 yards and nine touchdowns. There is no word yet on whether he'll miss Michigan's season-opener against Alabama in Dallas.

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