Overview

• Jake Retzlaff announced on July 11 that he has officially withdrawn from Brigham Young University and stepped away from its football program.
• He intends to continue his career by transferring to another school outside the NCAA transfer portal.
• BYU Athletics released a statement expressing gratitude for Retzlaff’s contributions and respect for his decision to leave.
• The university had planned a seven-game suspension after Retzlaff admitted to premarital sex, in line with its Honor Code requiring a “chaste and virtuous life.”
• Head coach Kalani Sitake and other BYU leaders have reaffirmed their commitment to strict Honor Code enforcement as the school enters the Big 12.