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THIS IS THE BEST NEWS WE COULD HOPE FOR: BYU Football and Coach Kalani Sitake Make Monumental Jake Retzlaff Announcement

The Cougar faithful are buzzing with excitement, and social media is ablaze as Brigham Young University (BYU) football Head Coach Kalani Sitake made a groundbreaking announcement that has fans chanting from the Wasatch Front to the far reaches of Cougar Nation.

In what’s being called “the best news we could hope for,” Coach Sitake took the podium early Thursday morning and shocked reporters with a decision that cements Jake Retzlaff’s place in BYU history.

“After careful evaluation, relentless competition in camp, and multiple late-night games of Madden to settle debates,” Sitake said with a grin, “we’re officially naming Jake Retzlaff the Quarterback Supreme Commander of Cougar Football.”

Yes, you read that right. Not just QB1 — but Supreme Commander.

The announcement was followed by a dramatic unveiling of Retzlaff’s new jersey, which now reads simply “COMMANDER” across the back in bold navy letters.

What Does This Mean for BYU?

While the exact responsibilities of a “Quarterback Supreme Commander” remain undefined, sources close to the program say Retzlaff will have “total creative freedom” on the field — including the ability to call plays, approve uniform combinations, and potentially rename plays mid-game if he feels like it.

“Jake’s got the arm, the swagger, the hair — he’s the total package,” said Offensive Coordinator Aaron Roderick. “We just got tired of pretending he wasn’t going to run the whole show.”

Fans and students celebrated by holding a spontaneous tailgate party in the middle of campus, complete with Cougar Tail donuts and a life-size cardboard cutout of Retzlaff wearing aviators and a cape.

Retzlaff Responds

In classic Jake fashion, the quarterback took the mic after the announcement, shrugged, and said:

“I mean… yeah. This feels right.”

He then dabbed, threw a pass across 40 yards of open grass into a trash can, and walked off to thunderous applause.

What’s Next?

With Retzlaff at the helm — now possibly the spiritual leader of BYU Football as well — fans are hopeful the Cougars are poised for a dominant season in the Big 12.

As Coach Sitake said in closing:

“We’ve had quarterbacks before. But now, we have a Commander.”