BYU loses star running back LJ Martin to injury ahead of Notre Dame matchup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 8, 2026, 11:04 AM
Last updated Oct 8, 2026
BYU's starting running back LJ Martin will be sidelined for at least a month due to a lower body injury sustained against TCU. This injury comes as BYU prepares for a significant matchup against Notre Dame on October 17. Martin was averaging 7.8 yards per carry with three touchdowns this season. Freshman Journee Tonga is also unavailable for the upcoming game against Iowa State, intensifying concerns about BYU's running game. Preston Rex and Devaughn Eka are expected to step up in their absence.
- •LJ Martin will miss four to six weeks due to injury.
- •Martin was the Big 12 offensive player of the year in 2025.
- •Tonga is ruled out for the Iowa State game.
- •BYU is set to host Notre Dame on October 17.
- 11:04 AMYahoo Sports — BYU loses top offensive playmaker to injury as Notre Dame looms
"Notre Dame football’s next top-10 opponent, BYU, got bad news on Wednesday as its starting running back will miss a month due to injury.
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