Hanagriff said policy is to round down the 15%. 1 game minimum, with required counseling. More games off the team is Les' call. If they are not back officially yet, it's because the counseling is not yet complete. They will play.
There is something fishy here anyway. The chancellor normally doesn't get involved in departmental matters involving departmental rules. These were not NCAA random tests, they were team tests. The coach makes the calls on team suspensions.
Been a 1 week thing all along as long as they fulfilled what Miles set for them punishment wise. Drills, keep grades up, etc...
This article you're quoting with the unnamed "school official" is bs. I'll take Charles hanagriff's word over it. They are clear of any mandated suspensions after the auburn game and whatever counseling sessions. After that it's all on coach.
If Les says the 3 player will be back for Bama, I'm OK with it. If Les says the 3 players won't play against Bama, I'm OK with it. I trust Les to do what's best for LSU.