Alright, Buffs fans and college football enthusiasts, the landscape just got a little more interesting! Jake Retzlaff, the expected starting quarterback for BYU, is reportedly leaving the program and entering the transfer portal. This is huge, stemming from a seven-game suspension due to an Honor Code violation. While a civil lawsuit against him was dismissed, his admission of a consensual sexual encounter violated BYU's strict rules. So, how does this affect Colorado? 

Well, directly, it doesn't. But indirectly, it impacts the Big 12 picture. BYU, coming off a strong 2024, now has a significant question mark at QB. This could potentially weaken a conference opponent for Deion Sanders' Buffs, who are looking to climb the Big 12 ladder with Kaidon Salter and Julian Lewis competing at quarterback. Any instability within the conference provides an opportunity for Colorado to assert its presence and potentially attract future talent. It's a reminder that the transfer portal, and off-field situations, constantly reshape college football. 

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