BYU training camp will include an unexpected quarterback competition after last year’s starter, Jake Retzlaff, withdrew from the university and transferred to Tulane. As the Cougars began camp Wednesday, coach Kalani Sitake expressed support for Retzlaff and addressed the early stages of the position battle.
Facing a seven-game suspension for violating BYU’s honor code, which stemmed from a now dismissed sexual assault civil lawsuit, Retzlaff chose to leave school and continue his college career elsewhere. Retlzaff landed at Tulane, which lost starting quarterback Darian Mensah to Duke, and Sitake is rooting for his former quarterback.
“It’s awesome,” Sitake said. “I’m happy for him. Obviously, you guys know I love Retzlaff and appreciate all that he’s done for us. We’ll be cheering for him and wishing him the best. Love him.”
Last season, Retzlaff helped guide the Cougars to an 11-2 record which left them just outside the College Football Playoff. He threw for 2,947 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions while completing 57.9% of his passes.
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Author : Austin Nivison
Publish date : 2025-07-30 21:31:00
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