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LJ Martin and Bruce Mitchell earn accolades for BYU football

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 24, 2026, 6:38 PM

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

LJ Martin and Bruce Mitchell earn accolades for BYU football

Summary

LJ Martin has been named the Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, leading the conference with 1,305 rushing yards last season. His return for the 2026 season is seen as crucial for BYU's offense, especially as he aims to break Jamaal Williams’ career rushing record. Bruce Mitchell, now a First Team All-Big 12 selection, is set to lead the offensive line in his co-captain role. Both players received high ratings in the upcoming EA Sports College Football 27 video game release, highlighting Martin as one of the top running backs in the nation. Their performances will impact BYU's offensive strategy this fall.

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Key Details

•LJ Martin leads the Big 12 with 1,305 rushing yards in 2025.
•Martin returns to BYU aiming to break Jamaal Williams' career rushing record.
•Bruce Mitchell recognized as a First Team All-Big 12 player.
•Both players receive high ratings in EA Sports College Football 27.
•Their performances are critical for BYU's offense this upcoming season.

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6:38 PMYahoo Sports — College Football 27 Thinks Highly of BYU’s LJ Martin and Bruce Mitchell

What they're saying

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LJ Martin is coming off of being named Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year at BYU. He led the Big 12 Conference with 1,305 rushing yards over 236 carries, scoring 12 times. He was one of the most reliably productive running backs in the entire country, ranking fourth among all Power Conference running backs […]
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