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Jake Retzlaff Withdraws From BYU Football Program to Avoid Suspension

He chooses withdrawal over a seven-game ban for admitted premarital sex under BYU’s Honor Code.

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Oct 12, 2024; Provo, Utah, USA; Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) prepares to pass against the Arizona Wildcats during the first quarter at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images/File Photo
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Overview

  • Retzlaff announced on July 11 that he is officially stepping away from BYU rather than serve the proposed seven-game suspension under the Honor Code.
  • A civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault was dismissed by mutual motion on June 30 after Retzlaff’s attorneys affirmed the encounter was consensual.
  • Athletic director Brian Santiago and coach Kalani Sitake have publicly reinforced the Honor Code as a core standard for all BYU student-athletes.
  • The Cougars have opened fall camp with a three-man quarterback competition between McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet and transfer Bear Bachmeier.
  • Instead of entering the NCAA transfer portal, Retzlaff plans to withdraw and enroll directly at another school to preserve his final year of eligibility.