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,

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff announced on social media on July 11 that he is withdrawing from the university. He was facing a likely suspension.

Retzlaff's departure follows a civil lawsuit in May — which was later withdrawn — accusing the quarterback of sexual assault and battery.