Overview

• He has been informed he will serve a seven-game suspension to start the 2025 season after his court response acknowledged consensual premarital relations.
• A civil suit filed in May by Jane Doe A. G. accuses Retzlaff of rape, strangulation and biting during a November 2023 encounter and seeks at least $300,000 in damages.
• In his June 28 filing, Retzlaff’s attorneys labeled the allegations “ridiculous and bizarre” and argued the suit is an opportunistic extortion attempt.
• Facing the prospect of missing over half the season, Retzlaff has notified teammates of his intention to transfer, casting doubt on his collegiate eligibility and NFL prospects.
• Last season he led BYU to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl victory, underscoring the impact his absence could have on the Cougars’ offense.