Retzlaff made the decision to withdraw from BYU after facing a seven-game suspension related to a violation of the school's honor code. That suspension stemmed from allegations of sexual assault, which were later dismissed in a civil lawsuit, and BYU's strict policy prohibiting premarital sex, a rule Retzlaff admitted to violating.

The Tulane Green Wave football team is reportedly adding former BYU Cougars starter Jake Retzlaff to their quarterback competition.

Tulane reportedly has a new quarterback on campus with BYU's Jake Retzlaff transferring to play for the Green Wave as a walk-on this season, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Retzlaff led BYU to an 11-2 record last season as he completed 213 of 368 pass attempts for 2,947 yards, 20 touchdowns and 12 interceptions.