Quarterback Jake Retzlaff is taking an unusual route after deciding to withdraw from BYU to avoid a seven-game suspension tied to a violation of the university's honor code, CBS S

BYU quarterback Jake Retzlaff announced on social media on July 11 that he is withdrawing from the university. He was facing a likely suspension.

Retzlaff announced on Friday that he's officially withdrawing from BYU. The move formally puts him a step closer to starting the transfer process.