COLUMBUS — Quarterback Justin Fields has been granted a waiver that will allow him to play immediately for Ohio State after transferring from Georgia.
Fields, a former five-star recruit, transferred to the Buckeyes after he got stuck behind Jake Fromm on Georgia’s depth chart.
“I am happy for Justin and his family. 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,” Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said.
Ohio State announced Friday that the NCAA has approved Fields’ request for a waiver of the rule requiring transfers to sit out a year.
After remaining silent during the wait for the ruling, Fields issued a statement saying he has no regrets about his time at Georgia but adding that he would have no further comments about the transfer process.
“My overall experience at UGA was fully consistent with UGA’s commitment to diversity and inclusion…I am still close friends with many of my UGA teammates. A part of me will always be a Georgia Bulldogs fan,” he said in a written statement, while also vowing to work hard to represent OSU and its fans “in a professional and respectful manner.”
Fields is expected to compete for the starting quarterback spot.
He will be a sophomore in eligibility this fall for the Buckeyes after playing in 12 games last season for Georgia.