articleThe Brief A new civil lawsuit accuses standout Brigham Young quarterback Jake Retzlaff of rape and strangulation. A woman has accused Brigham Young University quarterback Jake Retzlaff of sexually assaulting her at his home in 2023, according to a new civil lawsuit filed in Utah. According to USA Today , the lawsuit says Retzlaff "raped, strangled and bit her." Retzlaff is the first Jewish starting quarterback at Brigham Young University, which is supported by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. 1 rated junior college quarterback when he signed with BYU out of Riverside City College in 2023.