"BYU is naming true freshman Bear Bachmeier as the team’s starting quarterback, with his debut coming against Portland State on Aug. 30. Bachmeier, who will wear No. 47, will become the first true freshman to start an opener for BYU," Thamel reported.

Jake Retzlaff could become the first Jewish quarterback in the modern era of Tulane football if he wins the starting job after transferring from Brigham Young.

Since Brendan Sullivan is sidelined with an ankle injury for roughly the next 1-2 weeks, the QB job has quickly turned into Jake Retzlaff's to lose.

NEW ORLEANS — Jake Retzlaff is embracing some new nicknames. “BYJew” is an endearment of the past. Now, “Kosher Cannon,” “Shabbat Shotgun” and “Bayou Jew” are among the monikers mentioned by the sizeable Jewish community at Retzlaff's new ...

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff (12) tackles Arizona State defensive back Javan Robinson (12) as he returns an interception during the second half at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 23, 2024.

Jake Retzlaff announced on Friday that he's withdrawing from BYU, formally initiating his transfer process from the school.

BYU transfer Jake Retzlaff took another step forward in his bid to win Tulane's starting quarterback job, completing all four of his passes in an efficient performance while injured competitor Brendan Sullivan sat out with an injury he sustained in Thursday's practice.