BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff beat more Power Four conference foes in 2024 than any of his predecessors over their entire Cougar careers, and that includes Ty Detmer, Steve Young and Jim McMahon. Leading BYU to an 11-2 season, including a one-sided win in the Alamo Bowl, has set Retzlaff up for a repeat performance — a task that will require him to lead like never before.
Former Cougar star Austin Collie believes he is ready to do it.
“I think the leadership role is naturally going to happen with Jake, just given the fact that he has one more year and he had so much success,” Collie told the “Y’s Guys” podcast this week. “The momentum he’s going to be carrying into next season is going to be such a difference maker because of the national recognition and notoriety he has been getting. You can’t underestimate what that does for a player.”
Retzlaff passed for 2,947 yards and ...
