College Football

Miss. State DB arrested on domestic violence charge, suspended

Updated Mar. 4, 2020 11:26 p.m. ET

share

facebookxredditlink

foxsports

STARKVILLE, Miss. -- Mississippi State starting safety Justin Cox has been suspended indefinitely from the football program after being arrested Friday on felony aggravated domestic violence and burglary charges.

The Oktibbeha County sheriff's department confirmed that Cox was arrested about 4 a.m. on Friday. He posted a $20,000 bail later on Friday.

Cox, a 6-foot-3, 192-pound senior, has played in nine games this season, starting eight. He's made 21 tackles and intercepted two passes.

The school released a statement on Friday saying Cox was suspended. The Starkville Daily News first reported the arrest.

No. 4 Mississippi State (9-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference) hosts Vanderbilt (3-7, 0-6) on Saturday.

share

Get more from College Football Follow your favorites to get information about games, news and more

in this topic

College Football