PROVO, Utah — Facing a lengthy, multi-game suspension for violating the BYU student honor code, quarterback Jake Retzlaff is set to transfer from the school, a report claims.
The Salt Lake Tribune reported that Retzlaff has already begun telling teammates and staff members of his intention to leave BYU.
Retzlaff faces a possible 7-game suspension, more than half the games in the upcoming regular season, after admitting to having consensual sex with a woman who filed a lawsuit against him, claiming sexual assault.
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In a legal response to the lawsuit that was filed Friday, Retzlaff admitted to knowing the woman, identified as Jane Doe, and having sexual relations with her. Premarital sex is considered to be a violation of the honor code and would warrant a suspension.
Retzlaff became a star for the Cougars last season, leading BYU to an 11-2 record and an Alamo Bowl appearance in his first year as the team's starting quarterback.
With Retzlaff expected to return as quarterback, many experts considered BYU to be a possible College Football Playoff participant following the 2025 season.
