Sun Jun 29 20:40:00 UTC 2025: Here’s a news article summarizing the situation:

**BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff Denies Sexual Assault Allegations in Civil Lawsuit**

**SALT LAKE CITY, UT** – BYU Quarterback Jake Retzlaff has vehemently denied allegations of sexual assault in a formal response to a civil lawsuit filed against him last month. The lawsuit, filed in Salt Lake County, accuses Retzlaff of sexually assaulting a woman, identified as A.G., in his Provo apartment on Thanksgiving Eve, November 22, 2023.

In a 14-page document filed Friday in Third Judicial District Court, Retzlaff’s attorney, Stephen R. Waldron, stated that his client “specifically and categorically denies each and every and all allegations that he bit, raped or strangled AG.” The lawsuit seeks over $300,000 in damages for each of three causes of action.

According to the lawsuit, A.G. claims she was “raped, strangled and bit” by Retzlaff after visiting his apartment with a friend to play video games. Retzlaff’s response paints a different picture, claiming he and A.G. had a “pleasant and entirely consensual evening together…and a normal evening of consensual sexual interaction that was uneventful but pleasant,” after which A.G. slept over and returned to Salt Lake City the following morning.

The response further claims that following the encounter, A.G. and Retzlaff engaged in “friendly and flirty texts and direct messages,” primarily discussing the rivalry between the University of Utah and BYU football teams. His attorneys point to these exchanges, which continued through February 1, 2024, as evidence contradicting the assault allegations, noting that A.G. made no mention of any distress or discomfort during their evening together.

Retzlaff’s legal team also highlights the timing of the lawsuit, alleging that A.G. only came forward with the allegations after Retzlaff gained prominence as an NFL draft prospect following BYU’s successful 11-2 season and Alamo Bowl victory.

BYU has stated that it is aware of the lawsuit and takes such allegations seriously, adhering to Title IX guidelines. However, citing privacy laws, the university has declined further comment. Coach Kalani Sitake has also stated that he and the football program cannot comment on the legal matter. While the legal proceedings continue, Retzlaff has continued to live in Provo and has been participating in player-run practices.

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