Jake Retzlaff News, Rumors, Updates - BYU Cougars

Shines in debut Retzlaff completed 20 of 30 passes for 348 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 41-13 victory versus Southern Illinois. He also had eight rushes for 16 yards.

Impact BYU's offense was humming all day, which is good news for a team that was projected to finish at the bottom of the Big 12. Retzlaff was very proficient, getting the ball to 10 different receivers in the decisive win. Although they played an inferior opponent, the Cougars' outlook is a little brighter after Retzlaff's result.

SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Retzlaff's big night lifts BYU past Southern Illinois Jake Retzlaff threw a career-high three touchdown passes Saturday night and BYU opened its season with a 41-13 rout of visiting Southern Ill...

SEPTEMBER 1 • SUNHERALD.COM

Jake Retzlaff's three TD passes guides BYU to 41-13 romp over Southern Illinois in opener

Jake Retzlaff threw for a career-high 348 yards and three touchdowns to lead BYU to a 41-13 victory over Southern Illinois

SEPTEMBER 1 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Named starter vs. Southern Illinois Retzlaff will be the starting quarterback for Saturday's game against Southern Illinois, Greg Wrubell of BYUCougars.com reports.

Impact Retzlaff has won the quarterback competition over Gerry Bohanon. Retzlaff made four appearances in 2023, completing just 50.4 percent of his throws while posting a 3:3 TD:INT.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Still might start Retzlaff still might be the start for Week 1 against Southern Illinois as the starting quarterback for BYU has not yet been named, Casey Lundquist of SI.com reports.

Impact Retzlaff is still in the running to get that starting spot as the season opener approaches this upcoming Saturday. Waiting this long to pick a starter at quarterback is a bit unorthodox, but it does give Retzlaff a shot as he is the underdog ahead of the decision.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Here's what BYU QB Jake Retzlaff says he needs to do to win the starting job. And why the Cougars are in no rush to settle the QB battle. Here’s what QB Jake Retzlaff says he needs to do to win the starting job. And why the Cougars are in no rush to settle the QB battle.

AUGUST 17 • SLTRIB.COM

Not favored for QB1 position Retzlaff is not favored to be BYU's primary quarterback for the beginning of 2024, Jeff Hansen of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact A few days ago, it was announced that Retzlaff and Gerry Bohanon were competing to be BYU's primary quarterback. Unfortunately for the former, BYU's latest practice included him significantly struggling while the latter shined. That practice has seemingly increased the gap between both quarterbacks' likelihood of being QB1, with Retzlaff suffering.

AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE

Splitting reps with Bohanan Retzlaff is splitting first team reps with Gerry Bohanan, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact The two quarterbacks have been in a competition since March and it appears neither have staked their claim as the No. 1 option just yet. With just over three weeks until the start of the season, the coaching staff will be forced to make a decision soon.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Two rushing scores in overtime loss Retzlaff was 14-for-30 passing for 161 yards during Saturday's 40-34 overtime loss to Oklahoma State. He also had 11 rushes for negative three yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Retzlaff added his second and third rushing scores of the season in a wild and rainy overtime loss to the Cowboys. The junior had the opportunity at a few starts as Kedon Slovis dealt with shoulder and elbow injuries to end the season. BYU is not bowl eligible, so their season is complete.

NOVEMBER 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Positive outing against Sooners Retzlaff completed 15 of 26 passes for 173 yards, two touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 31-24 loss versus Oklahoma. He also had 13 rushes for 29 yards with one touc...

Impact Retzlaff had his best game of the season as BYU nearly pulled off a massive upset against Oklahoma. The junior signal caller had three total touchdowns, however, he also had three turnovers with an interception and two lost fumbles. BYU will finish the regular season at Oklahoma State.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

BYU to Start Jake Retzlaff at Quarterback Against Oklahoma Retzlaff will be making his third consecutive start for the Cougars

NOVEMBER 18, 2023 • SUNHERALD.COM

Struggles in start against ISU Retzlaff completed 10 of 27 passes for 104 yards, one touchdown and two interceptions during Saturday's 45-13 loss against Iowa State. He also had 17 rushes for 64 yards.

Impact Retzlaff didn't have a lot of positive plays against a tough Cyclones defense. He completed just 37 percent of his passes and was much more effective with his legs with 64 yards on 17 attempts. BYU has a tough matchup with Oklahoma next week, so it will be interesting to see if Kedon Slovis suits up or if Retzlaff gets another start.

NOVEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

BYU to Start Quarterback Jake Retzlaff Against Iowa State Retzlaff will get his second career start against the Cyclones

NOVEMBER 9, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Starting again Saturday Retzlaff will start versus Iowa State Saturday, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick announced that Retzlaff with start Saturday regardless of whether or not Kaden Slovis (arm) will suit up. Retzlaff also started last Saturday in the 37-7 loss to West Virginia and did not play particularly well, completing just 57.1 percent of his passes for 210 yards. He will look to improve on that outing Saturday versus the Cyclones.

NOVEMBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Retzlaff Answered Some Questions About BYU's Future at Quarterback Retzlaff was the silver lining in an otherwise embarrassing loss to West Virginia

NOVEMBER 7, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Tough outing in first start at BYU Retzlaff completed 24 of 42 passes for 210 yards during Saturday's 37-7 defeat versus West Virginia. He also had 10 rushes for 26 yards.

Impact Retzlaff started in place of an injured Kedon Slovis (arm) and wasn't able to do much against a tough West Virginia defense. The junior college transfer completed just 57.1 percent of his passes. Stay tuned to see if he receives another start against Iowa State.

NOVEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

West Virginia is a Proving Ground for BYU QB Jake Retzlaff Retzlaff has the opportunity to become the quarterback of the future for BYU

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Can BYU beat West Virginia without Kedon Slovis? Why backup Jake Retzlaff should feel ready to start Can BYU beat West Virginia without Kedon Slovis? Why backup Jake Retzlaff should feel ready to start this weekend.

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM

Five Things BYU Fans Should Know About Jake Retzlaff Retzlaff could start at quarterback against West Virginia

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Five Things BYU Fans Should Know About Jake Retzlaff Retzlaff could start at quarterback against West Virginia

NOVEMBER 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Aaron Roderick Names Jake Retzlaff as BYU's Backup Quarterback Retzlaff threw for nearly 4,600 yards at the junior college level last year

AUGUST 22, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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Jake Retzlaff's three TD passes guides BYU to 41-13 romp over Southern Illinois in opener