US EditionBYU Looking to Fill Unexpected Hole at Quarterback After Jake Retzlaff's Offseason Departure
UTAH COUNTY, UTAH, AUG 4 – Three quarterbacks compete for the starting role after Jake Retzlaff's unexpected transfer amid an honor code violation, as BYU aims to maintain Big 12 title contention this season.
- BYU is working to identify who will lead the team at quarterback for their season opener on August 30th at home against Portland State following Jake Retzlaff’s departure from the program in July.
- Retzlaff's departure followed a since-dismissed sexual assault lawsuit and a potential suspension related to BYU's honor code, creating an unexpected gap at quarterback.
- Three quarterbacks with prior starting experience—Hillstead, Bourguet, and Bachmeier—have become the top contenders to fill the recently vacated position, with fall camp seeing first-team reps shared evenly among them.
- Coach Kalani Sitake expressed a preference to resolve the quarterback competition well before the season opener, noting the coaching staff’s extensive experience with managing such contests.
- The quarterback decision remains a tossup early in camp, but the competition among the three aims to secure a capable starter as BYU pursues a Big 12 title in 2025.
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BYU looking to fill unexpected hole at quarterback after Jake Retzlaff's offseason departure
BYU is unexpectedly searching for a new starting quarterback as the Cougars try to contend for a Big 12 title again this season.
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