Report: LJ Martin out 4-6 weeks, will miss BYU-Notre Dame game
Deseret News • • sports
Key Points:
- BYU running back LJ Martin will miss four to six weeks due to a lower body injury sustained against TCU, sidelining him for key upcoming games including the Oct. 17 matchup against Notre Dame.
- Martin, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, has rushed for 344 yards and three touchdowns in 2026, averaging 7.8 yards per carry, but this injury marks his longest absence to date.
- Since joining BYU in 2023, Martin has accumulated 2,885 rushing yards, ranking sixth all-time in program history.
- With Martin out, BYU will rely on backup running backs Journee Tonga, Preston Rex, and increased rushing attempts from quarterback Bear Bachmeier to maintain offensive production.
- The Cougars have averaged 5.4 yards per carry and scored 10 rushing touchdowns on 111 carries without Martin this season.
