Former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has discovered a brand new house. Retzlaff reportedly dedicated to Tulane, and is anticipated to enroll as a walk-on, based on Pete Thamel of ESPN.
After beginning with BYU final season, Retzlaff will compete for the beginning job at Tulane.
Retzlaff, who spent two years with the Cougars, formally withdrew from BYU in July after a violation of the dignity code threatened his season. The redshirt senior, who was in hassle with the college for partaking in premarital intercourse, had reportedly been trying to switch colleges in consequence.
In an announcement posted to social media, Retzlaff disclosed his determination to withdraw, calling BYU “a spot of development.”
“After a whole lot of prayer, reflection, and conversations with these I belief, I’ve made the troublesome determination to formally withdraw from BYU and step away from the BYU Soccer program,” Retzlaff wrote. “I’m excited to show the web page and embrace the subsequent chapter.”
By withdrawing from BYU instantly, Retzlaff didn’t should enter the switch portal with a purpose to land with a brand new program.
In a lawsuit filed in Could, Retzlaff was accused of sexually assaulting a girl in 2023. The lawsuit was ultimately dismissed final month after a joint movement from the attorneys of Retzlaff and his accuser.
Nevertheless, Retzlaff, who stated that the intercourse was consensual in his courtroom submitting, was nonetheless in violation of BYU’s honor code, which prohibits premarital intercourse. In consequence, Retzlaff was reportedly dealing with a seven-game suspension from the college prompting his determination to switch.
Retzlaff joined BYU in 2023 after taking part in for 2 years on the group school degree. He grew to become BYU’s beginning quarterback in 2024, main the workforce to a 11-2 season and an Alamo Bowl victory over Colorado. Retzlaff threw for two,947 yards and 20 touchdowns this season, finishing 57.9 p.c of his passes.