After waiting for over nine weeks, Otis Reese knows when he can finally take the field as an Ole Miss Rebel.
The NCAA ruled Reese immediately eligible on Friday, granting a second waiver request after denying Reese’s original waiver. The defensive back will be allowed to play starting with next weeks’ Egg Bowl against Mississippi State.
“We appreciate the NCAA’s consideration of this matter and look forward to Otis participating in the remainder of the season,” said Ole Miss athletics director Keith Carter. “We are grateful for the diligence of everyone involved in this process.”
Transferring from Georgia, Reese was originally ruled out for the 2020 season and would be able to play in 2021 with two years of eligibility remaining.