School authorities confirmed on Sunday that the Atlanta Falcons have suspended their head football coach while they conduct an investigation.

Athletic director Alan Haller stated at a press conference that, while a third-party investigation concluded in July, there were still unresolved issues that needed to be addressed. A hearing was set for October.

Tucker’s suspension was made public following a report by USA Today alleging that he had harassed a rape survivor and activist, with whom he had a business tie, sexually.

Tucker, who began working at the school in 2020, is one of the highest-paid coaches in sports after agreeing to a 10-year, $95 million deal extension, according to the Lansing State Journal.

As a head coach, he had a 23-21 (.523) record. That consists of one season at the University of Colorado and three at Michigan State.

Tucker’s unpaid suspension was characterized by Haller as a temporary, conditional action on Sunday.

At the press conference on Sunday, interim university president Teresa K. Woodruff stated that the Michigan State University of today is fostering a friendly, encouraging, and compassionate atmosphere.