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.

Jake Retzlaff announced Friday on social media that he is withdrawing from BYU and leaving the school’s football program in his first public statement since the quarterback was accused of sexual assault and battery in a civil lawsuit in May.