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Ohio State quarterback Justin Fields ruled immediately eligible by NCAA

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Justin Fields, the former five-star quarterback recruit who left Georgia after his freshman season, has been ruled immediately eligible by the NCAA and will play for Ohio State in the 2019 season.

Ohio State made the announcement Friday.

"I am happy for Justin and his family," Ohio State head 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.