BYU's starting quarterback, Jake Retzlaff, was embroiled in the worst type of case. Facing a civil suit for sexual assault, Retzlaff admitted to consensual sexual contact with the alleged victim. The victim claimed it was a non-consensual act.

Sources say he has informed several members of Kalani Satake's coaching staff and Cougars players of his plan to leave

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is anticipating a seven-game suspension for violating the school’s Honor Code, multiple sources told The Salt Lake Tribune. Facing the prospect of missing more than half the 2025 season, Retzlaff has begun telling his coaches and teammates he is likely to leave the program, a source close to the situation said.