BYU entered the offseason with questions at receiver, cornerback, defensive line and kick returning.

Quarterback was not expected to be an issue with Jake Retzlaff expected to be back after a solid first season as the Cougars' starter.

That all changed this summer, when Retzlaff opted to transfer to Tulane while he reportedly faced a suspension for violating BYU's honor code.

“We feel good about the talent that we have," said BYU coach Kalani Sitake, entering his 10th season in Provo. “We have to let them battle it out and see what happens. If you’re going to play quarterback at this level, you have to be a leader already. They’re all natural leaders.”

Retzlaff won a tight competition with Gerry Bohanon to become BYU's starter last season and got better as the season progressed. Retz

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