Brigham Young football coach Kelani Sitake addressed the loss of quarterback Jake Retzlaff due to violation of school's honor code.

If Retzlaff does indeed transfer, McCae Hillstead and Treyson Bourguet are the favorites to win the starting job. Class of 2025 prospects Bear Bachmeier and Nolan Keeney both joined the program over the summer as well. But while there are talented options in the room, the loss of Retzlaff dramatically shapes the Big 12 race.

Retzlaff hasn't officially put his name in the transfer portal. It was initially believed he had two ways of playing for another school in the 2025 season. However, one of those isn't going to happen