Quarterback Jake Retzlaff is taking an unusual route after deciding to withdraw from BYU to avoid a seven-game suspension tied to a violation of the university's honor code. Instead of entering the traditional NCAA transfer portal,

Jake Retzlaff announced on Friday that he's withdrawing from BYU, formally initiating his transfer process from the school. Retzlaff, BYU's starting quarterback last year, said in an Instagram post that he made the "difficult decision" to withdraw and plans to "step away" from the BYU program.

Jake Retzlaff was one reason the BYU football team contended for a Big 12 title, but he is now leaving the school.