BYU for the ‘B-Y-Jew’: Mormon School’s Star Quarterback, Who Is Proud of His Faith, Partners With Manischewitz Brand

Jake Retzlaff, whose athletic prowess has captured the attention of college football fans, picked up the nickname for being just one of three Jewish students at the predominantly Mormon university.

Courtesy of Manischewitz
Jake Retzlaff, Brigham Young University's first Jewish quarterback in the program’s history, announced Thursday that he will be partnering with Manischewitz. Courtesy of Manischewitz

Brigham Young University’s star quarterback, Jake Retzlaff, who is just one of three Jews enrolled in the flagship Mormon school with a student body of 35,000, has broken record after record with his sensational football skills — now, he’s breaking matzo.

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