BYU QB Retzlaff Faces Suspension, Transfer Likely

BYU starting quarterback Jake Retzlaff is expected to transfer following news of a likely seven-game suspension for violating BYU’s Honor Code, based on his admission of consensual premarital sex during his denial of sexual assault allegations in a civil lawsuit. Retzlaff denies all assault allegations, asserting the encounter was consensual, and no criminal charges have been filed. BYU has not commented further on the case due to privacy laws. Retzlaff’s departure leaves the quarterback position open to McCae Hillstead, Treyson Bourguet, and Bear Bachmeier, and may hasten the arrival of five-star recruit Ryder Lyons. The situation has renewed debate over BYU’s Honor Code enforcement for student-athletes. Retzlaff, who holds a significant NIL deal, is drawing interest from other football programs.