US EditionJake Retzlaff Has Reportedly Told BYU Teammates, Staff He Plans to Transfer
- BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff informed teammates and staff in 2025 that he plans to transfer after receiving a seven-game suspension for violating the school's honor code.
- The suspension and transfer decision followed a civil lawsuit filed in May 2024 alleging Retzlaff sexually assaulted a woman in Provo, Utah, in November 2023.
- Retzlaff refuted the claims in the lawsuit, asserting that the sexual encounter was consensual, and his legal team submitted their formal response on Friday in Salt Lake City's Third Judicial District Court.
- In 2024, Retzlaff started every one of the Cougars’ 13 games, throwing for 2,947 yards with a 57.9% completion rate and accounting for 20 passing touchdowns, while also contributing 417 rushing yards and six scores on the ground.
- Following Retzlaff's suspension and subsequent transfer, BYU now has two seasoned quarterbacks who are anticipated to vie for the starting position in the upcoming season.
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Jake Retzlaff landing spots: Potential destinations for embattled BYU QB
After admitting to premarital sex that came out as part of a lawsuit against himself, BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has opted to enter the transfer portal. He was facing a seven-game suspension for violating BYU's honor code, and rather than sit half the season, he's opted to find a new home. Several QB-needy programs could be interested despite the baggage, including Tennessee, Alabama, and Maryland.
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