An unexpected starting quarterback within the Power Four ranks is on the market following BYU’s Jake Retzlaff deciding to withdraw from the university to avoid suspension ahead of the 2025 season. Facing punishment for violating the school’s honor code, Retzlaff made the announcement Friday and his withdrawal means he can bypass the transfer portal and find a new home ahead of fall camp next month.
Retzlaff could land at a number of programs, but there’s a handful that make the most sense with uncertainty at the position coming out of spring. While he wasn’t one of the Big 12’s best passers statistically, Retzlaff was responsible for 66% of BYU’s total offense last season, finishing with 26 total touchdowns.
Below are a few of the schools who could be in the mix for Retzlaff, who started 13 games for the Cougars last season and helped BYU finish 11-2 and inside the top 15 nationally.
How can Jake Retzlaff bypass the transfer portal? Ex-BYU QB takes unconventional route by withdrawing
Cody Nagel
Potential landing spots for Jake Retzlaff
Northwestern
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Author : Brad Crawford
Publish date : 2025-07-12 13:11:00
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