LJ Martin

Running BackRB
Questionable
Injury Shoulder
Est. Return 11/8/2025
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Martin will be called upon to lead the Cougars' offense in 2025, as last year's starting quarterback, Jake Retzlaff, has transferred to Tulane following some off-the-field issues this offseason. Martin made his mark on the field when healthy last season, rushing for 718 yards and seven touchdowns in 10 games. He ended the year with an impressive performance as the offensive MVP in the Alamo Bowl, a 36-14 win over Colorado. He'll be atop the depth chart ahead of teammates Sione Moa, Pokaiaua Haunga, and Enoch Nawahine. With the question marks at quarterback, expect BYU to lean heavily on the running game with a game plan centered around physicality in most weeks. The Cougars were already trending this way as they jumped from last in rushing production in the Big 12 in 2023 to 9th in the conference in 2024. Read Past Outlooks
Situation being evaluated
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Shoulder
October 27, 2025
BYU head coach Kalani Sitake said the team is "still evaluating" Martin's (shoulder) injury that he sustained this past weekend, Jay Drew of The Salt Lake Tribune reports.
ANALYSIS
Martin went down in the second quarter against Iowa State, and he underwent X-rays after exiting the game. The starting running back will, fortunately, have a bye week to get healthy before the Cougars' matchup at Texas Tech on Nov. 8. His ongoing status should be disclosed in the coming week.
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Won't return Saturday
RBBYU
Shoulder
October 25, 2025
Martin (shoulder) won't return to Saturday's matchup versus BYU, per the Fox broadcast.
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Heads to locker room
RBBYU
Shoulder
October 25, 2025
Martin (shoulder) was spotted heading to the locker room with training staff, Mitch Harper of KSL News Salt Lake City reports.
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Productive in Saturday's win
RBBYU
October 19, 2025
Martin totaled 26 rushes for 122 yards and hauled in 2 of 3 targets for five yards during Saturday's 24-21 victory against Utah.
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Dominant in Saturday's win
RBBYU
October 12, 2025
Martin tallied 25 carries for 162 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 33-27 overtime victory versus Arizona.
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Scores twice in Friday's win
RBBYU
October 6, 2025
Martin recorded 21 carries for 90 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in all two targets for 21 yards during Friday's 38-24 win against West Virginia.
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