LJ Martin rushes for 176 yards, 3 TDs as BYU tops Colorado State 41-23
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 20, 2026, 3:38 AM
Last updated Sep 20, 2026
LJ Martin rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns in BYU's 41-23 victory over Colorado State on Saturday night. The game was played in Fort Collins, Colorado, where Martin's initial 56-yard run set the tone early. Martin achieved the bulk of his yardage in the first half, contributing significantly to BYU’s total of 559 offensive yards. The Cougars are now 3-0 for the fourth consecutive season, while Colorado State experienced its first loss under coach Jim Mora. The Rams, down to their third-string quarterback late in the game due to injuries, managed to score a late touchdown. BYU's next game is at TCU on October 3.
- •LJ Martin recorded 173 rushing yards in the first half.
- •BYU improves to 3-0 this season and has 20 seasons starting 3-0.
- •Bear Bachmeier passed for 227 yards for BYU.
- •Colorado State's starting QB was injured, impacting their performance.
- •CSU apologized for derogatory chants from its student section.
- 3:38 AMYahoo Sports — LJ Martin erupts for 176 yards, 3 TDs as No. 11 BYU storms past Colorado State 41-23
"LJ Martin rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns, including a 56-yard run on the second play of the game, and No. 11 BYU beat Colorado State 41-23 on Saturday night to move to 3-0 for a fourth straight season. The Cougars now have 20 seasons where they’ve started 3-0, with six under coach Kalani Sitake. Martin had 173 of his yards rushing in the first half.
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