LJ Martin News, Rumors, Updates - BYU Cougars

Scores in return Martin logged seven carries for 19 yards and one touchdown and hauled in 1 of 2 targets for five yards during Saturday's 28-20 defeat to Utah.

Impact Martin returned to the field Saturday after a four-game absence due to an ankle injury, though he was clearly limited. He had eight offensive touches and still scored a four-yard rushing touchdown, but it was obviously a disappointing performance from a fantasy perspective for the star back. Now that he's been eased into action, he'll likely see closer to a typical workload Saturday versus Baylor.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Utah Won The Holy War — And It's Winning The Kyle Whittingham Divorce

Utah's win over BYU on Saturday is the latest evidence that Morgan Scalley's program won the split with Kyle Whittingham.

3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Utah Won The Holy War — And It's Winning The Kyle Whittingham Divorce

No. 7 BYU needs help with CFP, Big 12 title chances after loss to No. 3 Utah

BYU's College Football Playoff hopes took a hit with a 28-20 loss to Utah

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 3 Utah snaps three-game losing streak to No. 7 BYU with 28-20 win over Cougars

Devon Dampier accounted for four touchdowns, Utah intercepted four Bear Bachmeier passes and the third-ranked Utes remained undefeated with a 28-20 victory over No. 7 BYU

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Will play Saturday Martin (ankle) will play in Saturday's game at Utah, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact The Holy War will mark Martin's first game since Week 4, so it is unclear how he will be eased into action after an extended absence on his part. This season, he has been a primary option twice, combining for 35 carries for 274 yards and three touchdowns between Weeks 2 and 3. There is still a good chance the Cougars use Sione Moa as their primary rusher ir Martin is not at 100 percent.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Will try to play Martin (ankle) is expected to try to play Saturday at Utah, according to Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Martin is carrying a questionable tag, but the star tailback is expected to give it a go. According to Nakos, the plan entering Saturday is for Martin to be available and play, but how he does in warmups will be the ultimate deciding factor in his role. Even if he suits up, don't expect Martin to be at 100 percent.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday's clash Martin (ankle) returned to practice this week and could play Saturday at Utah, Pete Thamel of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Martin, who has missed the last four games due to an ankle injury and was listed as doubtful on the team's initial availability report, is now trending in the right direction. He's now considered questionable for the game and could make his long-awaited return, though even if he does he may be limited. It's a massive game for the Cougars as not only is it an important rivalry matchup, it's an away game versus the No. 3 team in the nation.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

More than bragging rights at stake when No. 3 Utah hosts No. 7 BYU in Big 12, state rivalry clash

For the first time ever, BYU and Utah will face each other as Top 10 teams

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

No. 3 Utah and No. 7 BYU finding success while bucking their traditional football identities

Utah built a football identity around tough defense under Kyle Whittingham

5 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Unlikely to suit up in Week 10 Martin (ankle) sports a doubtful designation for Saturday's matchup versus Utah, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Martin risks logging his fifth consecutive DNP, which would mark more DNPs than games (four) he has played across 2026. The running back still has a few days to turn his availability around, but it looks unlikely that he will in time for the Holy War.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Remains uncertain for rivalry game Martin's status for BYU's upcoming rivalry game remains uncertain, according to Dick Harmon of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact Martin's availability remains unsettled heading into a key matchup after he has missed time with an ankle issue. If he can't return, BYU would again be without one of its top backfield options, meaning they'd have to rely on Sione Moa and Preston Rex. Over four games this fall, Martin ran for 344 yards and three scores on 7.8 yards per carry.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Aiming for Holy War return Martin (ankle) is looking to return for BYU's clash with Utah on Nov. 7 after the Cougars' Week 9 clash with Arizona State, per Pete Nakos of On3.

Impact There's reportedly optimism that Martin, who's missed the last three games, will be able to return for what's currently slated to be a top-10 Holy War clash between the Cougars and the Utes. That's a great sign for Martin and BYU, as it was recently reported that the tailback was still without a timetable to return to action. Over four games this fall, Martin ran for 344 yards and three scores on 7.8 yards per carry.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Remains without timetable to return Martin (ankle) remains without a timetable to return to action for BYU although the halfback is reportedly "getting closer," per Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City.

Impact Martin was initially expected to miss about a month of action with his ankle injury, and at this point, the tailback has missed three games. BYU hosts Arizona State this week, and it's safe to assume Martin is out for that contest given the fact that he still doesn't have a timeframe to return. The Cougars will continue to rely on Sione Moa and Preston Rex in his stead.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Utah among trio of 6-0 Big 12 teams, puts FBS-best 12-game win streak on line vs. No. 14 Houston

No. 10 Utah is one of three 6-0 teams in the Big 12

OCTOBER 21 • Associated Press

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's College Football Week 7 Expert Picks, Best Bets

"The Bear" is back with his expert picks and best bets for college football Week 7. Here's how he's wagering on this weekend's action.

OCTOBER 16 • FOX SPORTS

Chris 'The Bear' Fallica's College Football Week 7 Expert Picks, Best Bets

No. 2 Notre Dame and No. 8 BYU each have a chance to build CFP resume in top 10 clash

Notre Dame and BYU face off in a top-10 college football matchup, offering both teams a chance to strengthen their case for a College Football Playoff bid

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Big 12 has two significant Top 25 matchups: BYU hosts Notre Dame and Oklahoma State is at Houston

The Big 12 has a couple of significant Top 25 matchups this weekend

OCTOBER 15 • Associated Press

Oklahoma State winning again is a Big 12 surprise as Cowboys rack up AP midseason awards

Oklahoma State has emerged as a surprise in the Big 12 under new head coach Eric Morris

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

College football Week 7: Ohio State-Indiana and Notre Dame-BYU among six Top 25 matchups

Week 7 of the college football season stacks up to be the best so far with one top-five matchup, one top-10 matchup and four other games pitting teams in The Associated Press Top 2...

OCTOBER 13 • Associated Press

LJ Martin injury deals BYU major blow ahead of Notre Dame showdown BYU takes a major injury hit as star running back LJ Martin is expected to miss at least a month, including the showdown with Notre Dame.

OCTOBER 10 • USATODAY.COM

How long is LJ Martin out? What to know about BYU star's leg injury | Sporting News The Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year in on the shelf for now.

OCTOBER 9 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

LJ Martin's Injury Could Spell Disaster for BYU When Baylor Heads to Provo in 5 Weeks Baylor's game against BYU could have just changed drastically as LJ Martin (the Cougars RB) is expected to miss the next 4-6 weeks with a lo...

OCTOBER 9 • SI.COM

LJ Martin's injury poses stiff challenge to No. 8 BYU's offense as Cougars host Iowa State

BYU running back LJ Martin could be sidelined for four to six weeks after suffering a lower-body injury against TCU

OCTOBER 8 • Associated Press

Survive and Advance: Can BYU Keep Its Big 12 Hopes Alive Without LJ Martin? BYU's Big 12 title hopes took a major hit on Wednesday when we learned that LJ Martin will be out four to six weeks due to the lower-body in...

OCTOBER 8 • SI.COM

No. 8 BYU tries to be 1st to 3-0 in Big 12 play and No. 12 Utah goes for 11th win in a row

BYU is 4-0 for the third season in a row, a first in school history

OCTOBER 7 • Associated Press

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