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Transfer quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa ruled eligible for 2020 season

After months of uncertainty, Maryland football got clarity on the eligibility of Alabama transfer quarterback Taulia Tagovailoa Friday.

The sophomore will be able to take the field for the Terps this season, the NCAA ruled, foregoing the typical one season waiting period for lateral-level transfers, a team spokesperson confirmed to Testudo Times.

He announced his commitment on May 15, and there had been speculation over his eligibility since. Head coach Mike Locksley coached his older brother, Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa, at Alabama, and developed a good relationship with the family, which he used to his advantage to land the Terps their best quarterback prospect in years.