PROVO, Utah (AP) — BYU built its football reputation on high-flying passing offenses. Now the Cougars are finding success with a potent running attack.

No. 25 BYU (3-0) enters its Big 12 opener against Colorado (2-2, 0-1) on Saturday leading the conference with 265.6 rushing yards per game and 6.48 yards per carry. BYU ranks in the top 15 nationally in the same categories.

Just two seasons ago, the Cougars finished 13th of 14 Big 12 teams in rushing offense. BYU rose to eighth in the league last season behind a per-game average of 161.0 yards on the ground.

“It’s great. You always want to progress as a team,” junior running back LJ Martin said. “Just get better each and every year. That’s all we could ask for, just better ourselves. As long as we’re doing better than we were before, I

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