Auburn running back Jarquez Hunter was not on the field for the team’s first fall practice Thursday.

Before practice, head coach Hugh Freeze declined to comment on Hunter’s status, which keeps in line with his remarks at SEC Media Days in July.

“I’ll say this again: I understand the question but matters related to team rules and procedures, they’re handled internally and they will not be discussed publicly,” Freeze said when addressing the media Thursday.

Hunter’s status going forward remains unclear. Auburn has not stated anything official on Hunter, but he does remain on the roster.

During the offseason, a sex tape was leaked on social media that is rumored to show Hunter. Auburn announced suspensions and that it is conducting an investigation but the statement did not include the number of players involved.