What’s one of the hardest wounds to heal in the college football landscape? Losing a quarterback. And who knows it better than Kalani Sitake’s BYU Cougars? July came with a heartbreak for Sitake and Co. Their former quarterback, Jake Retzlaff , swapped wagons from BYU to Tulane. And now it’s obvious for Sitake to feel like they have been struck with a thunder.

After all, Retzlaff played a crucial role in leading the Cougars to an 11-2 season. He also sealed victory in the Alamo Bowl by beating the Colorado Buffaloes. Right now, it’s a quarterback battle within the trio of backup quarterbacks, Treyson Bourguet , McCae Hillstead , and Bear Bachmeier . On one hand, there is confusion; on the other, Sitake is under tremendous pressure to recreate the 11-win overall record by 2024. B

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