Nine months after his commitment to Kentucky, former Auburn quarterback Joey Gatewood is officially eligible, receiving waivers from the NCAA and SEC to suit up and play immediately.
“We’re excited that [Joey Gatewood] has received his waivers from the [NCAA] and [SEC] and will be eligible to play this season,” UK head coach Mark Stoops announced Wednesday evening. “We’re thankful that the SEC Presidents and Commissioner [Greg Sankey] took into account the unique circumstances around this season.”
“I appreciate the SEC and NCAA along with UK Athletics to be cleared for immediate eligibility this year,” Gatewood added in a follow-up tweet.