BYU running back LJ Martin is set to return from a ankle injury for the Cougars' crucial matchup against No. 3 Utah. Martin, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, has been sidelined since suffering the injury in a win at TCU on Oct. 3. After being listed as questionable, coach Kalani Sitake confirmed Martin will start, pending his status after pregame warmups.
Martin's return is significant for BYU, who has gone 3-1 in his absence, relying on Sione Moa and Preston Rex. Prior to his injury, Martin had rushed for 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns in 2025, averaging 7.8 yards per carry this season before going down with the injury.
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