30-06-2025
BYU QB Jake Retzlaff to Enter Transfer Portal, Per Reports
BYU QB Jake Retzlaff to Enter Transfer Portal, Per Reports originally appeared on Athlon Sports.
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is planning to enter the transfer portal, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Sources say he has informed several members of Kalani Satake's coaching staff and Cougars players of his plan to leave.
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This comes after Salt Lake Tribune's Kevin Reynolds reported that Retzlaff was facing a seven-game suspension for violating BYU's Honor Code tied to a civil lawsuit.
An attorney representing Retzlaff denied allegations that his client sexually assaulted a woman in 2023.
In response to a lawsuit in the Third Judicial District Court in Utah, Retzlaff's lawyer issued a statement via a court filing on Friday. "Mr. Retzlaff specifically and categorically denies each and every and all allegations that he bit, raped or strangled [the woman], which are ridiculous and bizarre allegations, all of which are false and untrue."
After the lawsuit was filed, BYU issued a statement saying, "The university takes any allegation very seriously, following all processes and guidelines mandated by Title IX." However, they didn't get into specifics on the situation. "Due to federal and university privacy laws and practices for students, the university will not be able to provide additional comment."
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Retzlaff enters his senior season after throwing for nearly 3,000 years and 20 touchdowns to 12 interceptions last year. BYU was one win away from their first Big 12 championship appearance.
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Sitake and offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick must prepare to move forward without Retzlaff. McCae Hillstead might be the next QB on the depth chart. The transfer from Utah State threw for 399 yards and four touchdowns during his freshman season. Treyson Bourguet and Bear Bachmeier will also compete for the starting job.
BYU opens the 2025 football season on Saturday, August 30 against Portland State.
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 29, 2025, where it first appeared.
