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BYU QB Jake Retzlaff reportedly transferring in wake of honor code suspension stemming from sexual assault allegation
Jake Retzlaff is reportedly transferring from BYU as he faces suspension for an honor code violation. (Photo by) Content warning: This article contains depictions of alleged sexual assault. BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is anticipating a seven-game suspension from the school for an honor code violation in the wake of a sexual assault allegation against him, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Advertisement Per ESPN's Pete Thamel, Retzlaff intends to transfer in anticipation of the suspension. Retzlaff is a graduate student and has a single year of eligibility remaining. Retzlaff has denied the allegation that was made in a lawsuit filed in May. He contends that he had consensual sex with his accuser, which appears to the the reason that he's facing a suspension from BYU, rather than the sexual assault allegation. Per the SLT, engaging in consensual premarital sex is a violation of the honor code at BYU, which is run by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Students at BYU are subject to a strict honor code that prohibits premarital sex and instructs students to 'live a chaste and virtuous life." Retzlaff is not Mormon, but the honor code rules apply to all BYU students. Other BYU athletes have faced lengthy honor code suspensions, including NFL running back Jamaal Williams, who missed the entire 2015 season when he was at BYU. Williams said said he told the Green Bay Packers in his pre-draft interview that "I had a girl in my room" when asked about why he missed 2015. What Retzlaff is accused of A Salt Lake County woman referred to as Jane Doe A.G. accused Retzlaff of sexual assault in a lawsuit that was filed in May. Per the lawsuit, Retzlaff's accuser alleges that Retzlaff sexually assaulted her in 2023 in his home. The lawsuit states that she consented to kissing while in Retzlaff's room but "did not want to do anything more." She accuses Retzlaff of forcibly raping her after she repeatedly told him "no" and to "stop." Advertisement Per the lawsuit, Retzlaff's accuser reported the alleged sexual assault to police and underwent a rape kit. According to the lawsuit, she did not initially identify Retzlaff to police. Retzlaff does not face criminal charges. The lawsuit seeks damages of at least $300,000 for alleged battery, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Retzlaff denied that he assaulted his accuser in a legal response filed Friday in Utah's 3rd District Court. He acknowledges that he had sex with his accuser as part of a 'normal evening of consensual sexual interaction.' His filing alleges that the accuser intends to "extort money from him" now that he's an NFL prospect. News of Retzlaff's pending suspension arrives two days after he issued his court filing stating that he engaged in consensual sex. Retzlaff transferred to BYU from Riverside City College in 2023 and was BYU's starting quarterback in 2024. He led the Cougars to an 11-2 season that concluded with an Alamo Bowl victory over Colorado. Retzlaff completed 57.9% of his passes for 2,947 yards (226.7 yards per game) on 8 yards per attempt with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
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BYU QB Jake Retzlaff reportedly transferring in wake of honor code suspension stemming from sexual assault allegation
Jake Retzlaff is reportedly transferring from BYU as he faces suspension for an honor code violation. (Photo by) Content warning: This article contains depictions of alleged sexual assault. BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff is anticipating a seven-game suspension from the school for an honor code violation in the wake of a sexual assault allegation against him, the Salt Lake Tribune reports. Advertisement Per ESPN's Pete Thamel, Retzlaff intends to transfer in anticipation of the suspension. Retzlaff is a graduate student and has a single year of eligibility remaining. Retzlaff has denied the allegation that was made in a lawsuit filed in May. He contends that he had consensual sex with his accuser, which appears to the the reason that he's facing a suspension from BYU, rather than the sexual assault allegation. Per the SLT, engaging in consensual premarital sex is a violation of the honor code at BYU, which is run by the The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Students at BYU are subject to a strict honor code that prohibits premarital sex and instructs students to 'live a chaste and virtuous life." Retzlaff is not Mormon, but the honor code rules apply to all BYU students. Other BYU athletes have faced lengthy honor code suspensions, including NFL running back Jamaal Williams, who missed the entire 2015 season when he was at BYU. Williams said said he told the Green Bay Packers in his pre-draft interview that "I had a girl in my room" when asked about why he missed 2015. What Retzlaff is accused of A Salt Lake County woman referred to as Jane Doe A.G. accused Retzlaff of sexual assault in a lawsuit that was filed in May. Per the lawsuit, Retzlaff's accuser alleges that Retzlaff sexually assaulted her in 2023 in his home. The lawsuit states that she consented to kissing while in Retzlaff's room but "did not want to do anything more." She accuses Retzlaff of forcibly raping her after she repeatedly told him "no" and to "stop." Advertisement Per the lawsuit, Retzlaff's accuser reported the alleged sexual assault to police and underwent a rape kit. According to the lawsuit, she did not initially identify Retzlaff to police. Retzlaff does not face criminal charges. The lawsuit seeks damages of at least $300,000 for alleged battery, assault and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Retzlaff denied that he assaulted his accuser in a legal response filed Friday in Utah's 3rd District Court. He acknowledges that he had sex with his accuser as part of a 'normal evening of consensual sexual interaction.' His filing alleges that the accuser intends to "extort money from him" now that he's an NFL prospect. News of Retzlaff's pending suspension arrives two days after he issued his court filing stating that he engaged in consensual sex. Retzlaff transferred to BYU from Riverside City College in 2023 and was BYU's starting quarterback in 2024. He led the Cougars to an 11-2 season that concluded with an Alamo Bowl victory over Colorado. Retzlaff completed 57.9% of his passes for 2,947 yards (226.7 yards per game) on eight yards per attempt with 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.
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BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff could face 7-game suspension, will likely leave team
Amid a civil lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault, BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff could face a seven-game suspension for violating the school's honor code and will likely leave the program, The Salt Lake Tribune reported Sunday. Retzlaff, a senior, is accused of sexual assault and battery from a 2023 incident at his apartment in Provo, Utah. The woman, who is identified as Jane Doe A.G., alleges that Retzlaff raped, strangled and bit her. The accuser filed the lawsuit in May. Retzlaff maintains his innocence and claims their encounter was consensual, which still violates school rules. Advertisement BYU, which is part of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, enforces an eight-point honor code that requires students to 'live a chaste and virtuous life, including abstaining from sexual relations outside marriage between a man and a woman.' Last year, Retzlaff threw for 2,947 yards, 20 touchdowns, 11 interceptions and completed 57.9 percent of his passes. BYU finished 11-2 and ranked No. 13 in the final Associated Press poll. 'The university takes any allegation very seriously, following all processes and guidelines mandated by Title IX,' a BYU statement said of the lawsuit. 'Due to federal and university privacy laws and practices for students, the university will not be able to provide additional comment.' Should Retzlaff leave, redshirt sophomore McCae Hillstead and freshman Bear Bachmeier will likely compete for BYU's starting quarterback role. Hillstead, who transferred to BYU before the 2024 season, passed for 1,062 yards, 11 touchdowns and eight interceptions while completing 59.5 percent of his passes at Utah State in 2023. Bachmeier, a redshirt freshman, spent last season at Stanford. Treyson Bourguet, a junior, could also enter the competition. Bourguet threw for 1,314 yards, six touchdowns and ran for 219 yards and one touchdown in two seasons at Western Michigan. He transferred to BYU before the 2024 season.
