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LJ Martin Trending Toward Availability vs Utah
BYU star running back could suit up for the Holy War despite lower-body injury
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Injury and Availability
No. 9 BYU running back LJ Martin remains officially doubtful yet is trending toward dressing for the matchup against No. 3 Utah. The senior is expected to have some role if he plays Saturday but will not be at full strength. Martin has been out since a lower-body issue suffered during the 17-10 win at TCU on Oct. 3, an injury that was initially projected to sideline him four to six weeks.
Production and Team Record
The 6-foot-2, 225-pound back had rushed for 344 yards and three scores at 7.8 yards per carry before the injury. In his absence the Cougars posted a 3-1 mark, with the lone setback a 39-31 double-overtime loss at UCF. Sione Moa and Preston Rex have handled most of the carries during that stretch. Martin’s prior season featured 1,305 rushing yards and 12 touchdowns while helping the program secure 12 wins and a spot in the Big 12 championship game.
Rivalry History
BYU enters the contest having captured the last three meetings in the Holy War series. Those victories have come in tight contests, with Utah’s three losses during the run decided by an average margin of 4.3 points.
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