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Tennessee football: Cade Mays cleared to play by NCAA

ATHENS, GA - OCTOBER 19: Cade Mays #77 of the Georgia Bulldogs celebrates D'Andre Swift"u2019s touchdown run during a game between University of Kentucky Wildcats and University of Georgia Bulldogs at Sanford Stadium on October 19, 2019 in Athens, Georgia. (Photo by Steve Limentani/ISI Photos/Getty Images).

The NCAA has cleared the Tennessee football Volunteers offensive lineman for the 2020 season.

In a huge boost for Tennessee football, offensive lineman Cade Mays has won his appeal for an eligibility waiver from the NCAA. Pending clearance from the SEC, the Georgia Bulldogs transfer will be able to play this year.