Ohio State is looking for a new quarterback to replace the recently-departed Dwayne Haskins, and it could be one of the top-ranked recruits to ever play for the Buckeyes. The NCAA approved a waiver on Friday that allows rising sophomore transfer quarterback Justin Fields to play immediately in Columbus. Fields played as a true freshman at Georgia in 2018 and transferred to the Buckeyes in January following bowl season. “I am happy for Justin and his family,” coach Ryan Day said in a statement. “I also want to express my appreciation to the NCAA for its assistance in getting this matter resolved efficiently and with such a positive outcome for Justin.” Fields, the No. 2 overall player and top-ranked dual-threat quarterback in the Class of 2018, will likely be the front-runner for the top spot on the depth chart for the Buckeyes following Haskins’ departure and Tate Martell’s transfer to…
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