Parker Lewis announced his transfer commitment to Ohio State on April 29. Lewis is practicing but doesn’t yet have the green light from the NCAA to play this fall.

Buckeyes special teams coach Parker Fleming shared with reporters Wednesday that Lewis is still waiting to be cleared for eligibility.

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While it’s an annoyance to be waiting for the NCAA’s word, Ohio State likely isn’t counting on have Lewis ready for Week 1. Noah Ruggles is back for a sixth season.

A 2021 grad transfer, Ruggles handled all of the kicking placements for Ohio State last season. Ruggles was named a finalist for the Lou Groza Award and earned first-team All-America status by ESPN. Ruggles made 20-of-21 field goals and all 74 extra points last season.

Lewis was with USC for 2 seasons. He has 3 seasons of eligibility remaining in his college career.