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 now has a fourth quarterback in their room: former BYU Cougars starter Jake Retzlaff. The timing of Retzlaff's transfer and the circumstances surrounding his joining the Green Wave represent a rare case in college football.

BYU transfer Jake Retzlaff will fave a steep learning curve after committing nine days before preseason practice begins, but he has the proven winning pedigree Tulane's other three starting quarterback candidates lack.