Arizona State backup quarterback Michael Eubank was granted release from his scholarship and will transfer, ASU coach Todd Graham said Friday.
"He got his release from us today, and we wish him the very best," Graham said. "Great young man, and we're going to try to help find him a home."
Eubank, a redshirt sophomore, was not with the team Friday as it began preparation for the National University Holiday Bowl. He is likely to explore transfer options to Football Championship Subdivision schools, which would allow him to play right away. Were he to transfer to a Football Bowl Subdivision program, he would have to sit out a season and would limit his options.
Eubank, a four-star recruit who came to ASU under Dennis Erickson, said as recently as January he remained committed to ASU. But by the time the 2013 season began he had fallen to third on ASU's quarterback depth chart. Redshirt sophomore Mike Bercovici entered the season as starter Taylor Kelly's backup.
Prior to the 2012 season, Eubank competed with Kelly and Bercovici for the starting job in Graham's first year. Eubank narrowly lost out to Kelly but remained a part of the offense in special packages, particularly due to his size and athleticism. Eubank rushed for four touchdowns and threw four in reserve duty last season.
Eubank's role in the offense decreased this season as Kelly developed further following a strong 2012 season. This year, Eubank rushed for three touchdowns and threw just five passes.
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