ATLANTA -- Georgia Tech quarterback Reggie Ball was released from the hospital Monday after being treated for viral meningitis.

Ball became ill last week and spent two nights at Emory University Hospital. He missed a 28-13 victory over Connecticut, ending a streak of 27 consecutive starts for the No. 15 Yellow Jackets (3-0).

The junior has been cleared to attend classes Tuesday and be at practice in the afternoon, though his activity will be limited, according to coach Chan Gailey. It's too early to determine if Ball will be able to play Saturday against fourth-ranked Virginia Tech.

Ball was hospitalized after complaining of severe headaches and dehydration. Viral meningitis, commonly found on college campuses, is an infection of the fluid in the spinal cord and surrounding the brain.

The illness is rarely serious and usually clears up in about a week.

Redshirt freshman Taylor Bennett started in Ball's place against UConn, throwing a touchdown on his first college pass but completing only 11 of 30 attempts for 142 yards. Bennett would start again if Ball can't play against Virginia Tech.