WEST HARRISON, Indiana – Cincinnati football can include Blue Smith in offensive plans this season.
The NCAA granted the Ohio State transfer wide receiver immediate eligibility, UC confirmed Wednesday.
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The NCAA approved of similar waivers for UConn transfer linebacker Darrian Beavers and Alabama transfer Kyriq McDonald last week after previously ruling Michigan transfer offensive lineman James Hudson was not eligible for the waiver. An appeal for Hudson to play this season was denied last month.
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