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BYU Football Player Jake Letzraff I’m no longer a member of the football program. The move marks the official start of his process and moves to another school.
in Social Media Posts On Friday, Retzlaff confirmed he had reached a “difficult decision” to withdraw, noting that he would “leave” from the Cougars football program.
“After many prayers, reflections and conversations with people I trust, I made the difficult decision to officially withdraw from the BYU and BYU football programs,” Retzlaff posted on Instagram on Friday.
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Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jake Letzraff will face the Sun Devils of Arizona at Mountain America Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn image)
“BYU has meant more to me that it’s just football. It’s been a place to grow – mentally, mentally, physically. I’m grateful to all my teammates, coaches, staff and fans.
BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff refuses to file a sexual assault claim in 2023.
The decision comes after a number of tumultuous months, including Retchraf, who was appointed in a sexual assault lawsuit. The lawsuit was later dismissed.
BYU quarterback Jake Letzraffe passes in the first half of his match against Utah at Salt Lake City on November 9, 2024. (AP Photo/Spencer Heap)
Quarterbacks remain eligible for one year. Retzlaff is shy about graduation and may be classified as a graduate student because he competed in his final year qualifications. Also, it’s unlikely he’ll be in NCAA Transfer Portal. Retzlaff can instead leave BYU and enroll in another school.
Late June, ESPN reported The quarterback was planning to play elsewhere in 2025. At the time, Retzlaff already told his coach and BYU teammates he was about to leave school.
On November 23, 2024, Brigham Young Cougars quarterback Jakeletzraff against the Arizona Sun Devils at Mountain America Stadium. (Mark J. Rebilas/Imagn image)
Retchraff reportedly faced a halt for violating the honor code at a Mormon Church-run university after acknowledging an agreement-based sexual relationship in his defense of the suit.
Retzlaff threw for 2,947 yards and 20 touchdowns in 12 interceptions last season as the Cougars competed for spots in the Big 12 Championship game.
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BYU coach Kalani Shitake declined to comment on Retzlaff’s situation earlier this week on Big 12 Media Day, saying it was a private issue.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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