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The Independent
08-07-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
BYU coach Kalani Sitake avoids comment on QB Jake Retzlaff's status amid transfer rumors
BYU coach Kalani Sitake declined to address the status of Jake Retzlaff on Tuesday amid reports that the quarterback is transferring after being accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit that was dismissed. Retzlaff reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal rather than face a suspension for violating the honor code at the university, which is run by the Mormon church. Retzlaff acknowledged a consensual sexual relationship in his defense against the lawsuit. 'I think it'll be inappropriate for me to make a statement on his situation first,' Sitake said at Big 12 football media days. 'I think that's his right. I think it's a private matter that he can speak for himself, and I'm going to give him the opportunity to do that.' Asked about how the team was reacting to losing the quarterback who started 13 games last season, Sitake spoke generally about competition among quarterbacks without acknowledging whether Retzlaff was still on the roster. Assuming Retzlaff is moving on, the Cougars will have a quarterback competition in preseason workouts. Stanford transfer Bear Bachmeier and McCae Hillstead, who previously was at Utah State, are considered the frontrunners. 'I think for me it's just allowing the guys to compete in the quarterback room we have,' Sitake said. 'The fortunate part for me is I have a coaching staff that was able to keep intact. And so there's always a knowledge of the offense for the guys that are there and then we have incoming talent that I think it'd be really special for us. So let's settle it on the field, let them compete and then I only know one way and I just play the best guys. That's how it works.' Retzlaff threw for 2,947 yards and 20 touchdowns with 12 interceptions as the Cougars contended for a spot in the Big 12 championship game before settling for an 11-2 finish that included an Alamo Bowl victory over Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and Colorado.
Associated Press
08-07-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
BYU coach Kalani Sitake avoids comment on QB Jake Retzlaff's status amid transfer rumors
FRISCO, Texas (AP) — BYU coach Kalani Sitake declined to address the status of Jake Retzlaff on Tuesday amid reports that the quarterback is transferring after being accused of sexual assault in a civil lawsuit that was dismissed. Retzlaff reportedly plans to enter the transfer portal rather than face a suspension for violating the honor code at the university, which is run by the Mormon church. Retzlaff acknowledged a consensual sexual relationship in his defense against the lawsuit. 'I think it'll be inappropriate for me to make a statement on his situation first,' Sitake said at Big 12 football media days. 'I think that's his right. I think it's a private matter that he can speak for himself, and I'm going to give him the opportunity to do that.' Asked about how the team was reacting to losing the quarterback who started 13 games last season, Sitake spoke generally about competition among quarterbacks without acknowledging whether Retzlaff was still on the roster. Assuming Retzlaff is moving on, the Cougars will have a quarterback competition in preseason workouts. Stanford transfer Bear Bachmeier and McCae Hillstead, who previously was at Utah State, are considered the frontrunners. 'I think for me it's just allowing the guys to compete in the quarterback room we have,' Sitake said. 'The fortunate part for me is I have a coaching staff that was able to keep intact. And so there's always a knowledge of the offense for the guys that are there and then we have incoming talent that I think it'd be really special for us. So let's settle it on the field, let them compete and then I only know one way and I just play the best guys. That's how it works.' Retzlaff threw for 2,947 yards and 20 touchdowns with 12 interceptions as the Cougars contended for a spot in the Big 12 championship game before settling for an 11-2 finish that included an Alamo Bowl victory over Shedeur Sanders, Travis Hunter and Colorado. ___ AP college football:
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Bear Bachmeier is transferring to BYU football
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake celebrates an interception during the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio on Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. | Jeffrey D. Allred, Deseret News The Cougars are adding a Bear to the fold. Bear Bachmeier is transferring from Stanford to BYU, ESPN's Pete Thamel first reported Saturday morning. The news came one day after Bachmeier shared on social media that he went on a visit to BYU's campus. Bachmeier is the younger brother of former Boise State quarterback and Cougars opponent Hank Bachmeier. Advertisement Bear Bachmeier held a 4-star rating from 247 Sports as the No. 28 high school quarterback prospect in the country for the class of 2025. He enrolled early at Stanford and participated in spring ball with the program before entering the transfer portal in April. 'Bachmeier is an exciting dual-threat quarterback who can beat a defense with his arm or his legs,' wrote Greg Biggins of 247 Sports. 'At 6-2, 225 pounds, he's built like a tank and can take off and run for big yards and does a nice job escaping initial pressure and extending plays. 'He can also beat you from the pocket and is a very competent thrower. He has a strong arm, quick release and can throw form different arm angles. He's comfortable throwing rolling out to either direction, is a tough kid and a fierce competitor.' Thamel reported that his brother Tiger Bachmeier, a wide receiver who played the past two seasons at Stanford but also entered the transfer portal this spring, was also visiting BYU. Advertisement He caught 46 passes for 476 yards and two touchdowns across two seasons for the Cardinal. He was also a 4-star prospect out of high school, ranking as the No. 30 recruit in California in 2023. 'There's an expectation the brothers want to play together,' Thamel said Friday. As for Bear Bachmeier, he'll likely compete with McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet to back up Jake Retzlaff in 2025 while working towards someday becoming the Cougars' starting QB. 'The ability to come in and win games and OC Aaron Roderick's scheme and the pedigree of quarterbacks they have produced in history and recently is enticing,' Bachmeier told Thamel.
Yahoo
25-04-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Former Notre Dame quarterback target has entered the transfer portal
During the 2025 recruiting cycle, Notre Dame football was looking to land quarterback Bear Bachmeier, but he ultimately landed at Stanford. There has been a major change in the Cardinal program, with former star quarterback Andrew Luck joining the team as its general manager, and quickly dismissing head coach Troy Taylor and bringing in interim Frank Reich. It was a move that clearly made waves inside the program, which has seen multiple transfers with Bachmeier now being one of them. He did not see the field this past fall and took a redshirt. Advertisement With Steve Angeli entered the portal himself, Notre Dame now is fairly thin at the position, and potentially bringing in another quarterback would make sense. Could the Irish go after Bachmeier again? That's the question, but if I had to guess, head coach Marcus Freeman will make a play for a different quarterback with more experience. Either way, it will be interesting to see where Bachmeier lands next. This article originally appeared on Fighting Irish Wire: Bear Bachmeier enters the transfer portal, and Notre Dame has a need
USA Today
22-04-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Former Notre Dame quarterback target has entered the transfer portal
Former Notre Dame quarterback target has entered the transfer portal During the 2025 recruiting cycle, Notre Dame football was looking to land quarterback Bear Bachmeier, but he ultimately landed at Stanford. There has been a major change in the Cardinal program, with former star quarterback Andrew Luck joining the team as its general manager, and quickly dismissing head coach Troy Taylor and bringing in interim Frank Reich. It was a move that clearly made waves inside the program, which has seen multiple transfers with Bachmeier now being one of them. He did not see the field this past fall and took a redshirt. With Steve Angeli entered the portal himself, Notre Dame now is fairly thin at the position, and potentially bringing in another quarterback would make sense. Could the Irish go after Bachmeier again? That's the question, but if I had to guess, head coach Marcus Freeman will make a play for a different quarterback with more experience. Either way, it will be interesting to see where Bachmeier lands next.
