BYU’s Star RB Faces Lengthy Sideline Spell—What This Means for Their Title Hopes

BYU’s hit a wall that no coach or playbook really wants—losing their star RB LJ Martin to a lower-body injury that’ll bench him for four to six weeks. Now here’s the kicker: just as the Cougars are cruising as the Big 12’s highest-ranked team and sitting pretty at No. 8 nationally, the offense’s heavy lifter is sidelined. Think about that for a second—how does a powerhouse team recalibrate when their main rusher, who notched 1,305 yards and 12 touchdowns last season plus a Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year title, disappears right before crucial showdowns with Notre Dame, UCF, and more? The backups are readying to shoulder the load, and QB Bear Bachmeier might just morph into a dual-threat rushing weapon. But can BYU keep their momentum without Martin’s explosive spark? It’s a test of depth, grit, and sheer will for the Cougars. LEARN MORE

Pages: 1 2 3 4 5