Former Arizona State quarterback Joey Yellen will have the opportunity to compete for Pitt’s backup job after the NCAA granted the redshirt freshman immediate eligibility Friday.
#Pitt QB Joey Yellen, a January transfer from #ASU, has gained immediate eligibility. Will be a redshirt freshman for the 2020 season.
— Bruce Feldman (@BruceFeldmanCFB) August 14, 2020
Yellen appeared once for the Sun Devils last season, starting at home against USC in place of an injured Jayden Daniels. Yellen completed 28 of 44 passes for 292 yards and four touchdowns in the 31-26 loss to the Trojans, despite suffering a shoulder injury early in the game.