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BYU's Martin Cleared to Face No. 3 Utah
Senior running back returns from ankle injury to lead Cougars in key matchup.
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BYU running back LJ Martin is set to return for the Cougars' game against No. 3 Utah after missing time with an ankle injury. The 6-foot-2, 225-pound senior has been listed as questionable on the initial availability report but is expected to start after checking his condition in pregame warm-ups.
Injury Timeline and Team Impact
Martin suffered the ankle injury on Oct. 3 during a 17-10 win at TCU. He was projected to miss four to six weeks at the time. The Cougars posted a 3-1 record in his absence, with Sione Moa and Preston Rex handling most of the carries at running back.
Season and Career Production
Before the injury Martin had rushed for 344 yards and three scores on 7.8 yards per carry this season. In 2025 he totaled 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns while helping BYU secure 12 wins and reach the Big 12 championship game as the reigning conference Offensive Player of the Year.
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