BYU, Jake Retzlaff
Meet BYU's Jake Retzlaff, the only starting QB of Jewish faith at college football's FBS level
Jake Retzlaff's path to becoming the starting quarterback at BYU has been unconventional. The Los Angeles native attended two junior colleges in Southern California before transferring to BYU ahead of the 2023 season and getting his shot as an FBS starting quarterback when former Cougars starting signal caller Kedon Slovis went down with an injury against West Virginia.
The BYU Offense Will Rely on Jake Retzlaff's Big-Play Ability Against No. 13 Kansas State
Kalani Sitake and the BYU football program will host no. 13 Kansas State to kickoff conference play. It will be a battle of two unbeaten team
Why this BYU legend sees big things ahead for Jake Retzlaff
Gifford Nielsen talks about Retzlaff’s potential, returning to the BYU QBs room, and the challenge of defending K-State’s own talented quarterback.
Why one BYU WR is ‘ride-or-die’ with quarterback Jake Retzlaff
After BYU made quick work of Wyoming last week, we dove into the essence of the Jake Retzlaff experience. It’s a high-wire act of sorts — living and dying with a quarterback who can both elevate BYU beyond its talent means or send it into a spiral of turnovers and miscues.
How BYU QB Jake Retzlaff Compared to Big 12 Peers in Non-Conference Games
After a strong showing in week one, BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff struggled against SMU. BYU moved the ball at times, but turnovers plagued Retzlaff throughout.
Jake Retzlaff has BYU off to 3-0 start. So why is the starting QB so polarizing?
The Cougars open Big 12 play Saturday night against No. 13 Kansas State, a significant step up from victories against Southern Illinois, SMU and Wyoming.
BYU, living on the razor’s edge, will go as far as QB Jake Retzlaff can take them
The Jake Retzlaff experience at quarterback might be living on the razor’s edge. But Kalani Sitake and the BYU Cougars are fine with the consequences.
BYU's Jake Retzlaff was the Highest-Graded Quarterback in the Big 12 in Week 3 Per PFF
Against Wyoming, BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff tallied 353 yards of total offense, 3 touchdowns, and 1 interception. Retzlaff's performance impressed the evalua
‘I’m riding with him’: BYU players, coaches express confidence in starting QB Jake Retzlaff
Starting QB has been a bit inconsistent in 2024 through three games, but BYU players and coaches are 'riding with' the junior signal-caller.
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Surprising BYU cracks the AP Top 25
After a 5-7 record in 2023, expectations were not particularly high for the BYU Cougars entering the 2024 season. It appears ...
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Jake Retzlaff and Chase Roberts are lighting up the sky in Provo for the Cougars
The BYU Cougars are shocking the world with their undefeated start to the 2024 season and their current place atop the Big 12 standings.
How will Jake Retzlaff respond after uneven outing vs. the Mustangs?
Look for Aaron Roderick to lean on the pass more, but also to run Retzlaff more off RPO action. This is what he did in the ...
Big 12 Football: Week 5 Matchups and Predictions
This week is full of great matchups at all levels of the conference. These games are topped off with the Georgia vs. Alabama ...
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Difference Makers: Jay Hill’s defense, special teams and LaVell Edwards Stadium
What began as a sluggish Big Ten game quickly transformed into a Pac-12 After-Dark special in BYU's 38-9 victory over Kansas ...
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Party like it's 1996: Defense keeps BYU unbeaten with win over No. 13 Kansas State
After opening as more than a touchdown underdog at home in their Big 12 opener, BYU made sure Kansas State kept its winless ...
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BYU capitalizes on turnovers, upsets No. 13 Kansas State 38-9
BYU scored three touchdowns off Kansas State turnovers in a three-minute span as the Cougars knocked off the No. 13 Wildcats ...
BYU forces 3 turnovers, gets 90-yard punt return TD in 38-9 rout of No. 13 Kansas State
BYU's defense forced three turnovers, Jake Retzlaff threw for 149 yards and two touchdowns and Parker Kingston had a ...