(Photo courtesy BYU Photo/Jon McBride)

PROVO, Utah – LJ Martin was a luxury for BYU football against Portland State. He became the bell cow in week two against Stanford.

The junior running back began the year with back-to-back 100+ yard rushing games, allowing true freshman QB Bear Bachmeier a soft landing in his first taste of college football.

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LJ Martin is a beast for BYU! Monster run against Stanford. pic.twitter.com/Vpr7eGMRPG

— Diggin’ Brigham (@DigginBrigham) September 7, 2025

After averaging 16.4 yards per carry vs. Portland State and only playing two quarters, Martin was a physical force for his team in week two.

He accounted for five of BYU’s 18 first downs against a better-than-advertised Cardinal defense. M

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