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

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

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.