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BYU running back Sione Moa suffers torn MCL and PCL injury

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 10, 2026, 2:08 AM

Last updated Sep 10, 2026

BYU running back Sione Moa suffers torn MCL and PCL injury
Summary

BYU running back Sione Moa will be sidelined after suffering a torn MCL and PCL. The injury occurred during the first quarter of the Cougars' season opener against Utah Tech on September 5, 2026. Moa announced the diagnosis on social media after undergoing surgery. This injury marks his second major health setback in as many years, as he previously missed 10 games in 2025 due to compartment syndrome. In his 11 career appearances for BYU, Moa recorded 258 rushing yards and four touchdowns. With Moa unavailable, BYU expects Preston Rex, Journee Tonga, and Devaughn Eka to share the secondary running back responsibilities behind starter LJ Martin.

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  • •Sione Moa sustained a torn MCL and PCL in the season opener against Utah Tech.
  • •The running back underwent surgery following the injury.
  • •Moa missed most of the 2025 season due to a separate case of compartment syndrome.
  • •Preston Rex, Journee Tonga, and Devaughn Eka will assume increased workload in his absence.
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  • 2:08 AMYahoo Sports — BYU running back Sione Moa has suffered a torn MCL and PCL
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BYU will be without a key depth piece for the foreseeable future. Cougars running back Sione Moa has suffered a torn MCL and PCL, he announced Wednesday via social media. Sione Moa announces that he suffered a torn MCL and PCL against Utah Tech.

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