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Active but won't start Martin (undisclosed) is good to go for Saturday's game against West Virginia but will not start, Greg Wrubell of BYU football reports.

Impact Martin was unable to go a week ago versus Texas but will be in action Saturday and should be back in the fold. The true freshman figures to see more of a split with Aidan Robbins who is expected to get the start. Martin has certainly been the more impactful back of the two, total 438 yards and four touchdowns on 96 carries this season.

NOVEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable vs West Virginia Coach Aaron Roderick indicated Monday that Martin's (undisclosed) availability for Saturday's game against West Virginia is still to be determined, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt La...

Impact Roderick also mentioned he believes Martin got banged up during the game against Texas Tech. The freshman running back has totaled 95 carries for 437 yards and four touchdowns across eight games. Should he be unavailable, Aidan Robbins and Deion Smith could see more opportunities.

OCTOBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

DNP against Texas Martin (undisclosed) didn't play Saturday against Texas.

Impact While Martin's participation in warmups was encouraging, in the end, he didn't play a single snap, just like head coach Kalani Sitake indicated, as he said that he's unlikely to give it a go. Aidan Robbins and Deion Smith are candidates to receive increased workloads in his absence.

OCTOBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Taking some reps in warmups Martin (undisclosed) is taking some warmup reps ahead of Saturday's game against Texas, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.

Impact While Martin's participation in warmups is encouraging, it's worth noting that head coach Kalani Sitake indicated prame that he's unlikely to give it a go. The freshman running back is likely questionable, at best, leading up to the contest, with Aidan Robbins likely next in line for reps if he can't go.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to sit out Saturday Martin is unlikely to play Saturday due to an undisclosed injury, Greg Wrubell of BYU Radio reports.

Impact Martin suffered his injury in last week's contest and isn't expected to suit up Saturday. Aidan Robbins and Deion Smith are candidates to receive increased workloads in his absence.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Team-high 93 rushing yards in win Martin tallied 10 rushes for 93 yards during Saturday's 27-14 victory over Texas Tech.

Impact Martin posted a team-high 93 rushing yards yet is still looking for his first 100-yard rushing performance of the season. The impressive true freshman has received double-digit carries in every game this year. He could have a tough time in a hostile environment at Texas next week.

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Freshman LJ Martin Provided a Spark the BYU Offense Desperately Needed Martin changed the game for BYU when he entered in the third quarter

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

BYU QB Kedon Slovis praises freshman running back LJ Martin after scrimmage BYU QB Kedon Slovis said RB LJ Martin made plays in the Cougars’ scrimmage. Can an impressive fall camp lead to the freshman playing in Year...

AUGUST 12, 2023 • SLTRIB.COM