Sione Moa News, Rumors, Updates - BYU Cougars

What Sione Moa's Injury Means for the BYU Offense BYU backup running back Sione Moa is going to miss extended time due to injury, he announced on social media on Wednesday. Whether Moa will...

6 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

BYU Running Back Sione Moa Shares Update on Injury Severity In the first quarter of BYU's win over Utah Tech, BYU backup running back Sione Moa took himself out of the game after an awkward tackle. Mo...

SEPTEMBER 10 • SI.COM

Suffers torn knee ligaments Moa has suffered a torn MCL and PCL, according to Jackson Payne of Deseret Sports.

Impact This identifies the injury behind Moa's current absence and signals a significant setback for BYU's backfield depth. With the running back sidelined for the foreseeable future, the Cougars will look to lean on Preston Rex and Jovesa Damuni (leg) -- when he returns from injury -- to work behind LJ Martin.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 2 Moa (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game against Arizona.

Impact Moa won't be an option for Week 2. In his absence, expect Preston Rex and Lucky Finau to see more touches in the backfield behind LJ Martin.

SEPTEMBER 9 • ROTOWIRE

Evaluating injury Moa departed the Week 1 game against Utah Tech in the first quarter and didn't return, and there's still no clear diagnosis of his injury, according to Jay Drew of Deseret.com. "St...

Impact Moa was limited to six carries for 22 yards in Week 1, and based on Sitake's words, it's unclear whether he'll be available to play in Week 2 at home against Arizona. Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick said the injury isn't season-ending, but there's no timetable for his return to action. If Moa misses time, Preston Fox would be in line to get more touches in the backfield behind LJ Martin, since Jovesa Damuni (leg) is doubtful.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Score Prediction for BYU's Season Opener Against Utah Tech BYU football is back. In the words of BYU running back Sione Moa, "Finally, bro." The Cougars enter the season ranked 14th in the AP poll. I...

SEPTEMBER 5 • SI.COM

Participating in spring ball Moa (leg) is participating in spring practice and should be full go by the fall, per The Deseret News.

Impact Moa only played in four games while dealing with a leg injury last fall. However, the tailback is back on the practice field and should be good to go by the start of the season. Moa figures to be the primary backup to LJ Martin.

APRIL 10 • ROTOWIRE

Not fully healthy to start camp Moa is still recovering from compartment syndrome in his leg at the start of spring camp, Zachary Halliday of BYU Daily Universe reports.

Impact Moa missed most of the 2025 season due to the issue, and the injury has lingered into spring. While the Cougars are likely going to play it safe with Moa, given it's only the spring, it's not encouraging that the issue wasn't resolved over the offseason.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to roll Moa (leg) is off the injury report for Saturday's Big 12 Championship game versus Texas Tech.

Impact Moa has not played since Week 4 due to compartment syndrome in his leg and is now ready to return to the fold to help the Cougars capture a conference title. While active, Moa has averaged over five yards per carry during his tenure at BYU and could spell RJ Martin of some carries upon his return.

DECEMBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Probable for Big 12 Championship Moa (leg) is listed as probable for Saturday's matchup against Texas Tech in the Big 12 Championship, per BYU's official team injury report.

Impact It's a positive update for the Cougars and for Moa, who has been out since Week 3 while dealing with compartment syndrome in his leg. The 5-foot-10 running back was serving a complementary role for the Cougars prior to his injury, running for 90 yards and a touchdown on 5.3 yards per attempt through three contests. If he is unable to return against the Red Raiders, BYU's upcoming potential playoff matchup or other bowl game would serve as his next and possibly final opportunity to return this year.

DECEMBER 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with compartment syndrome Moa is dealing with compartment syndrome concerning his leg, Jay Drew of Deseret.com reports.

Impact Compartment syndrome involves his leg, and Moa unable to fully operate it without a problem explains why the running back has been out indefinitely. He has four games before BYU's 2025 regular season comes to an end, but it looks like him being available sometime then will be wishful thinking.

NOVEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Not close to returning Head coach Kilani Sitake said Monday that Moa (undisclosed) is not close to returning, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Moa has missed five consecutive games with an unspecified injury, and it looks like he'll be sidelined for a while longer. BYU has a game in four consecutive weeks to close out the season, and it's uncertain when, if at all, Moa will be able to suit up.

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out in Week 9 Moa (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Iowa State, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Moa will miss his fifth straight game as he continues to battle through an undisclosed injury. His next chance to suit up is after a bye, at Texas Tech on Nov. 8.

OCTOBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Saturday Moa (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game versus Utah, per the Big 12 availability report.

Impact Moa will miss his fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with an undisclosed injury. It's currently unclear what injury is keeping him off the field. His next chance to suit up is next Saturday at Iowa State.

OCTOBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Remaining out Friday Moa (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Friday's game against West Virginia.

Impact Moa will remain sidelined for a second-straight week as the Cougars host the Mountaineers on Friday night. The 5-foot-10 sophomore, who tallied 17 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown across BYU's first three games, adding on five receptions for 34 yards through the air, will have his next chance to return against Arizona in Week 7.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out for Week 5 Moa (undisclosed) is out for Saturday's game at Colorado.

Impact Moa will miss a game for the first time this season, and this will limit the team's depth in the backfield. With Moa sidelined, Jovesa Damuni and Preston Rex should see more touches out of the backfield behind the starter, LJ Martin. Moa has 17 carries for 90 yards and a touchdown, as well as five catches for 34 yards, in three games in 2025.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Moa notched seven carries for 29 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 27-3 victory over Stanford.

Impact Moa was once again well behind LJ Martin in the pecking order Saturday, but he managed to find the end zone with an eight-yard rush in the third quarter. He is unlikely to be much of a fantasy asset barring an injury to Martin, but he maintains some value as a handcuff in a rush heavy offense.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's win Moa notched seven carries for 29 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all two targets for 10 yards during Saturday's 27-3 victory over Stanford.

SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

BYU defense stifles Stanford in 27-3 victory

Bear Bachmeier threw for 175 yards and ran for a touchdown to lead BYU to a 27-3 victory over Stanford on Saturday night

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores despite limited workload Moa tallied four rushes for 25 yards and one touchdown and gathered in their only target for 12 yards during Saturday's 36-14 victory versus Colorado.

Impact Moa only logged five touches, but still managed to find the end zone for the second straight week. The freshman tailback finished the season with 144 yards and three touchdowns on 29 carries. He'll look to continue to expand his role next fall.

JANUARY 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Saturday Moa (foot) will be available for Saturday's game against Arizona, according to Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune.

Impact Head coach Kalani Sitake said all of the running backs will be available for Saturday's showdown against the Wildcats, and that should be good news for an injury-riddled BYU backfield. The 5-foot-10 freshman has tallied 93 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries across two games, and he should play a role Saturday if deemed healthy and available, as it seems it'll be the case.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Not warming up Moa (foot) has not been seen warming up ahead of Saturday's game against Baylor, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.

Impact Moa appears unlikely to appear against Baylor as the result of a foot injury suffered last week against K-State. The 5-foot-10 freshman has tallied 93 yards and a touchdown on 21 carries across two games, making the most of his opportunities in an injury-ridden BYU backfield. If Moa is ultimately unable to suit up, his next opportunity to return would come against Arizona in Week 7.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Week 5 status uncertain Moa (foot) was spotted in a walking boot ahead of Saturday's game against Baylor, Casey Lundquist of Sports Illustrated reports.

Impact Moa, who broke out for 93 total yards and one touchdown last week against K-State is dealing with a foot injury suffered against the Wildcats. The 5-foot-10 freshman who is averaging 4.4 yards per carry across two outings this season, is questionable to suit up for the Cougars this weekend. BYU has omitted LJ Martin (ankle) from their Week 5 depth chart, listing Hinckley Ropati, Miles Davis and Enoch Nawahine as co-starters alongside Moa for this weekend.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Top rusher in victory Moa notched 15 rushes for 76 yards and one touchdown and gathered in all three targets for 17 yards during Saturday's 38-9 win versus Kansas State.

Impact We saw Moa receive his first action last week against Wyoming, and he took a first step toward becoming a bigger part of the offense in Saturday's win. The Cougars were without LJ Martin (ankle) and Hinckley Ropati (undisclosed), which is one reason for Moa's excellent result.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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