ATLANTA (AP) — An NCAA committee has upheld the four–game suspension for Georgia star receiver A.J. Green.

Green had appealed his four–game suspension by the NCAA for selling a bowl jersey for $1,000 to person deemed to be an agent. But NCAA denied his request, which means he will miss the Bulldogs (1–1) Southeastern Conference game Saturday against No. 12 Arkansas.

Green was held out of Georgia's opener, a 55–7 victory over Louisiana–Lafayette, while the school awaited clearance from the NCAA. And with Green unable to play last week, Georgia lost at South Carolina 17–6.

Former North Carolina and Marshall player Chris Hawkins has acknowledged buying Green's jersey, but claims he's a collector, not an agent.

Last season the 6–foot–4 Green led the Bulldogs with 53 catches for 808 yards.

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