In an interview with ESPN 700, Tanuvasa said "I don't know if there was a player that was more bought into that program than I was," when asked about his time in Utah. This quote was interpreted as a jab to Tanuvasa's former teammates at Utah, leading to a media frenzy.

While Retzlaff has yet to enter his name in the transfer portal, BYU coach Kalani Sitake made comments about the situation and Big 12 Media Days Tuesday morning

Kalani Sitake brought five players to BYU’s third trip to Big 12 football media days Tuesday, including All-Big 12 preseason wide receiver Chase Roberts and linebacker tandem Jack Kelly and Isaiah Glasker.