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Fox News
20 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Jake Retzlaff, who faced seven-game suspension for honor code violation at BYU, transfers to Tulane: report
Jake Retzlaff has found a new home in college football. The former BYU quarterback verbally committed to transfer to Tulane, according to ESPN. Retzlaff was background checked by Tulane, which included their Title IX office, the report adds. He will be considered a walk-on when he hits campus, and Retzlaff will have to compete for the starting role. This move by Retzlaff, who is entering his fifth and final year of eligibility in NCAA, comes after a formal withdrawal from the school on July 11. He left the university and football program due to the team's plan to suspend him seven games for breaking the school's honor code. "After a lot of prayers, reflection and conversations with those I trust, I've made the difficult decision to officially withdraw from BYU and the BYU football program," Retzlaff posted on Instagram. "BYU has meant more to me that just football. It's been a place of growth — spiritually, mentally and physically. I'm grateful for every teammate, coach, staff member and fan who's supported me along the way." Retzlaff was involved in a lawsuit in May, where a woman accused him of rape in November 2023. Retzlaff denied that allegation, saying that it was consensual sex. Retzlaff's attorneys and the woman who accused him filed a joint motion last month in Salt Lake City's 3rd District Court to dismiss the case, per multiple reports. The joint motion comes due to "prejudice and upon the merits of the Plaintiff's complaint against the Defendant," which translates to the plaintiff not being able to refile the suit. BYU is run by the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, and engaging in consensual premarital sex is a violation of the school's honor code. It's a strict set of rules that instructs students to "live a chaste and virtuous life," according to the Salt Lake Tribune. While Retzlaff is not a Mormon, all students enrolled at BYU must follow the honor code. So, having one year left of eligibility as a graduate student, Retzlaff could move on to make sure he plays a full season before a potential leap into the NFL. Retzlaff joins a Tulane team coached by Jon Sumrall, whom he has history with after being recruited to Troy before choosing BYU. While the familiarity is there, ESPN reports Sumrall is not handing the reins to Retzlaff, as he will need to earn the starting role before that happens. It was a breakout season for Retzlaff in 2024, as he led BYU to an 11-2 record with 2,947 yards passing with 20 touchdowns. Sumrall's Green Wave squad went 9-5 in his debut season with the team, and they're hoping to improve with a potential new quarterback in Retzlaff under center in 2025. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Time of India
a day ago
- Sport
- Time of India
Jake Retzlaff transfers to Tulane after BYU exit amid Honor Code controversy over premarital s*x
Jake Retzlaff lands at Tulane after controversial BYU exit (Image via: Getty Images) Former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has committed to Tulane for the upcoming season after leaving BYU earlier this month. His departure followed an Honor Code suspension related to premarital sex and a civil lawsuit that was later withdrawn. Jake Retzlaff gets fresh start at Tulane after BYU suspension Retzlaff started at quarterback for BYU last season, throwing for 2,947 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while leading the Cougars to an 11-2 record. He was viewed as one of the team's top offensive leaders and even landed an NIL deal with Jewish food brand Manischewitz due to his 'BYJew' nickname. However, his future at BYU came to a halt after a civil lawsuit accused him of sexual assault and battery. Retzlaff denied the claims, saying the encounter was consensual. Both parties later agreed to withdraw the suit. Still, BYU suspended him for violating the school's strict Honor Code, which forbids premarital sex. Former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff commits to transfer to Tulane Tulane welcomes Jake Retzlaff as walk-on amid roster shakeup and Title IX vetting Following the suspension, Retzlaff officially withdrew from BYU and announced his departure via Instagram, thanking fans, teammates, and coaches for their support. Sources told The Athletic that Tulane's Title IX office vetted Retzlaff before allowing him to join the program. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Villas For Sale in Dubai Might Surprise You Villas in Dubai | Search Ads Undo Due to his late move outside the transfer portal, he will enroll as a walk-on. Tulane, coming off a 9-5 season, needed to rebuild its quarterback room after losing starter Darian Mensah to Duke and running back Makhi Hughes to Oregon. Head coach Jon Sumrall, who had recruited Retzlaff during his time at Troy, already has connections with the quarterback. FAQs Why did Jake Retzlaff leave BYU? Jake Retzlaff left BYU after receiving a suspension for violating the school's Honor Code, which forbids premarital sex. His exit also followed a civil lawsuit that was later withdrawn. Is Jake Retzlaff eligible to play immediately at Tulane? Yes, Jake Retzlaff is expected to enroll at Tulane as a walk-on. Although he moved outside the transfer portal window, Tulane's Title IX office vetted him, allowing him to join the team. Who will replace Jake Retzlaff at BYU? With Retzlaff gone, BYU's quarterback competition is likely between Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead, and incoming freshman Bear Bachmeier. Tulane rebuilds QB room with transfers as BYU looks ahead without Retzlaff Retzlaff becomes the fifth transfer quarterback added by Tulane this offseason, joining Brendan Sullivan (Iowa), Kadin Semonza (Ball State), and Donovan Leary (Illinois). TJ Finley (Western Kentucky) was also added but left the team following a spring arrest. Also Read: Dallas Cowboys delay Micah Parsons extension — But why? Inside the growing tension At BYU, the quarterback competition will likely be between Treyson Bourguet, McCae Hillstead, and freshman Bear Bachmeier. Jake Retzlaff's move to Tulane offers a fresh start and a chance to revive his football journey after a dramatic BYU exit. Catch Rani Rampal's inspiring story on Game On, Episode 4. Watch Here!
New York Post
a day ago
- Sport
- New York Post
Ex-BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff commits to Tulane after rape allegations
Former BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff has found a new college football home after rape allegations and a violation of the school's honor code led to his Provo, Utah exit. He has verbally committed to Tulane, ESPN's Pete Thamel reported Monday. Thamel reported that Tulane 'spent more than a week doing a vetting process, including the university's Title IX office examining the case that resulted in Retzlaff withdrawing from BYU,' before the quarterback announced his commitment. 3 Jake Retzlaff of BYU was accused of rape from an incident in November 2023. Getty Images News of Retzlaff's move comes roughly two months after he was accused of rape and strangulation in a bombshell lawsuit. The alleged assault is claimed to have happened at the quarterback's Provo home in 2023. Weeks later, it was revealed that Retzlaff was planning to leave BYU after admitting to having premarital sex, a violation of the school's honor code, as part of a response to the lawsuit. He would face a seven-game suspension entering the season. The lawsuit was dismissed on June 30 as the sides filed a joint motion for dismissal. He announced his BYU departure a short time later. 3 Jake Retzlaff at a press conference before the Alamo Bowl on Dec. 23, 2024. Mario Cantu/CSM / Shutterstock 'After a lot of prayer, reflection, and conversations with those I trust, I've made the difficult decision to officially withdraw from BYU and step away from the BYU Football program,' he posted on Instagram in July. Retzlaff is anticipated to enroll as a walk-on for the Green Wave, per Thamel. He was a difference maker for the 11-2 Cougars last season after he threw for just under 3,000 yards and tallied 26 total touchdowns to 12 interceptions. 3 BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff, left, looks to throw during an NCAA college football game against Arizona, Saturday, Oct. 12, 2024, in Provo, Utah. AP The QB now joins a Tulane team that is coming off a 9-5 season under new head coach Jon Sumrall, who spent his previous three seasons at Troy. Retzlaff and Sumrall have a history with one another, as the quarterback took a visit to the coach at Troy when he was in the transfer portal after playing two junior college seasons. 'I'm excited to turn the page and embrace this next chapter,' Retzlaff said in an Instagram post when he announced his BYU departure. 'My journey is far from over — and I'm more motivated than ever to keep chasing my dreams.' On July 11, BYU released a statement reading: 'We are grateful for the time Jake Retzlaff has spent at BYU. As he moves forward, BYU Athletics understands and respects Jake's decision to withdraw from BYU, and we wish him all the best as he enters the next phase of his career.'
USA Today
a day ago
- Sport
- USA Today
Former BYU QB Jake Retzlaff reportedly to transfer to Tulane
Six weeks before Week 1 of the 2025 college football season, Jake Retzlaff has found a new home. The former BYU quarterback has committed to Tulane, according to a report from ESPN on July 21. The move comes 10 days after Retzlaff left BYU rather than sit through a planned seven-game suspension for a violation of the school's honor code, which prohibits premarital sex. REQUIRED READING: Big Ten's rigged College Football Playoff plan shut down by SEC Retzlaff had been accused in a lawsuit in May of raping a woman in 2023. Retzlaff denied the allegation and the lawsuit was dismissed on June 30, with the parties jointly agreeing to dismiss with prejudice. Given the severity of the allegations Retzlaff faced, Tulane spent more than a week doing background on the transfer quarterback and had the school's Title IX office review the move, according to ESPN. The report added that Retzlaff will join the Green Wave as a walk-on, as he was unable to enter the NCAA transfer portal given when he left BYU. Retzlaff threw for 2,947 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions last season and ran for 417 yards and six touchdowns. He helped lead the Cougars to an 11-2 record and a No. 14 ranking in the final US LBM Coaches Poll. At Tulane, he'll aim to win the starting job vacated by Darian Mensah, who transferred to Duke after leading the Green Wave to the American Athletic Conference championship game last season. Retzlaff is one of four transfer quarterbacks on the roster, joining Brendan Sullivan (Iowa), Kadin Semonza (Ball State) and Donovan Leary (Illinois). On3 Sports reported that Retzlaff has not been promised the starting job. Coach Jon Sumrall had originally brought in TJ Finley from Western Kentucky, but the well-traveled quarterback entered the transfer portal in April after he was arrested after police linked the license plate of a truck he was driving to a stolen car in Atlanta (Finley's attorneys claimed he was victim of a scam after buying a used truck through a social media marketplace). After going 9-5 in Sumrall's first season, Tulane is expected to be one of the best teams this season outside the power conference level, which could put it in contention for a designated spot in the College Football Playoff.
Los Angeles Times
4 days ago
- Politics
- Los Angeles Times
Trump releases frozen school grants with conditions; most funds for California still in limbo
WASHINGTON — The Trump administration will release an estimated $1.3 billion in previously withheld grant money for schools nationwide, but has warned states that it will rescind funding not spent for 'allowable activities.' About $5 billion to $6 billion remains in limbo. In typical years, this funding would have begun reaching states and school districts starting on July 1. California joined about two dozen states this week in suing for the release of the funds, calling the Trump administration action 'unconstitutional, unlawful and arbitrary.' In filing their lawsuit, California officials estimated that they were due close to a billion dollars. The California Department of Education said it received word Friday that the partial release represented about $158 million of that total. The partial release came after 10 Republican senators on Wednesday sent a letter imploring the Trump administration to allow frozen education money to be sent to states. The senators said the withheld money supported programs that had longstanding bipartisan support and were critical to local communities. The money had been appropriated by Congress in a bill that was signed by President Trump. 'We share your concern about taxpayer money going to fund radical left-wing programs,' the senators wrote to the Office of Management and Budget. 'However, we do not believe that is happening with these funds.' The Trump administration has argued otherwise, alleging that funding has been used to undermine policy goals that include having all classes conducted in English. The administration also accused agencies of using funds to advocate for immigrants who lack legal status in the country. The notification to states about the release includes a long list of laws that states are warned not to violate including the U.S. Constitution, the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, which bans discrimination based on sex. 'To the extent that a grantee uses grant funds for such unallowable activities,' which the notice does not define specifically, 'the [Education] Department intends to take appropriate enforcement action ... which may include the recovery of funds.' In separate actions, the Trump administration already has threatened California with pulling all federal funding for violations of Trump administration policy. This threat was made recently in connection with the state allowing trans athletes to compete in girls' and women's sports and government officials designating their jurisdictions as sanctuaries for immigrants. The withheld money paid for after-school and summer programs, adult literacy, English language instruction, teacher training and migrant education supports. The Office of Management and Budget said it held back the funds as part of a review to align spending with White House priorities. The funds released Friday were partly intended to support many summer school programs, some of which shut down across the country due to the hold-back. This funding also supports after-school programming during the regular school year. Without the money, school districts and nonprofits such as the YMCA and Boys and Girls Clubs of America had said they would have to close or scale back educational offerings this fall. The money released Friday also pays for child care so low-income parents can work. In these programs, children also receive reading and math help, along with enrichment in science and the arts. Despite the money's release Friday, schools and nonprofits have already been disrupted by two weeks of uncertainty. Some programs have made plans to close, and others have fallen behind on hiring and contracting for the fall. 'While we are thrilled the funds will be made available,' said Jodi Grant, executive director of the Afterschool Alliance, 'the administration's inexplicable delay in disbursing them caused massive chaos and harm.' Many after-school programs had canceled plans to open in the fall, she said. David Schuler, executive director of AASA, an association of school superintendents, praised the release of after-school money but said that the remaining education funding should not be withheld. 'Districts should not be in this impossible position where the Administration is denying funds that had already been appropriated to our public schools, by Congress,' Schuler said in a statement. 'The remaining funds must be released immediately — America's children are counting on it.' Republican Sen. Shelley Moore Capito ( who chairs the Senate Appropriations subcommittee that oversees education spending, was among the senators who signed the letter, which called for the full release of funds, including for adult education and teaching English as a second language. 'The decision to withhold this funding is contrary to President Trump's goal of returning K-12 education to the states,' the senators wrote. 'This funding goes directly to states and local school districts, where local leaders decide how this funding is spent.' Sen. Patty Murray (D-Wash.) called on the White House to release the rest of the money. 'At this very moment, schools nationwide are crunching the numbers to figure out how many teachers they will need to lay off as Trump continues to hold up billions in funding,' Murray said Friday in a statement. 'Every penny of this funding must flow immediately.' Ma writes for the Associated Press.
