CLOSE New Ohio State QB Justin Fields, a transfer from Georgia, said he understands there’s “a lot of hate for the team up north.” Angelique S. Chengelis, The Detroit News Justin Fields (Photo: Kevin C. Cox, Getty Images) Columbus, Ohio – Quarterback Justin Fields has been granted a waiver that will allow him to play immediately for Ohio State after transferring from Georgia. The former five-star recruit transferred to the Buckeyes after he got stuck behind Jake Fromm on Georgia’s depth chart. Ohio State announced Friday that the NCAA has approved Fields’ request for a waiver of the rule requiring transfers to sit out a year. Fields is expected to compete for the starting quarterback spot after Dwayne Haskins Jr. left early to enter the NFL draft. Ohio State is host to Michigan State on Oct. 5 and plays at Michigan on Nov. 30 in 2019. Fields’ attorney in his waiver…
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