Georgia quarterback transfer Justin Fields is eligible to play at Ohio State this season after the NCAA approved his transfer waiver, the Buckeyes announced Friday. Fields, who played in 12 games for the Bulldogs as a true freshman in 2018, transferred to Ohio State in January and would have had to sit out this fall if not for the NCAA waiver. Rated the No. 2 overall player in the 2018 recruiting class, he is now expected to compete for the starting quarterback job with the Buckeyes this spring. “I am happy for Justin and his family,” Ohio State coach Ryan Day said. “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.” The 6-foot-3, 225-pound Fields was the primary back-up to Jake Fromm at Georgia in 2018. He completed 27 of 39 passes…
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