Jake Retzlaff's departure comes as he reportedly faced an honor code suspension following the recent dismissal of a sexual assault lawsuit.

Jake Retzlaff announced on Friday that he's withdrawing from BYU, formally initiating his transfer process from the school.

Jake Retzlaff announced Friday on social media that he is withdrawing from BYU and leaving the school’s football program in his first public statement since the quarterback was accused of sexual assault and battery in a civil lawsuit in May.