Jewish QB Retzlaff transfers from BYU to Tulane

As one of only three Jewish students at BYU, where over 98 % of the campus adheres to the Mormon faith, Retzlaff earned the affectionate nickname “BYJew.”

THEN-BRIGHAM Young Cougars quarterback Jake Retzlaff prepares to pass against the Arizona Wildcats during his lone full season with the team, before transferring this summer to Tulane after a consensual sex scandal at BYU.

(photo credit: Rob Gray/Imagn Images)

ByJERUSALEM POST SPORTS STAFF

JULY 22, 2025 10:52

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Jewish QB Retzlaff transfers from BYU to Tulane

As one of only three Jewish students at BYU, where over 98 % of the campus adheres to the Mormon faith, Retzlaff earned the affectionate nickname “BYJew.”

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As one of only three Jewish students at BYU, where over 98 % of the campus adheres to the Mormon faith, Retzlaff earned the affectionate nickname “BYJew.”