BYU is losing bodies and winning games.
That's usually not a long-term recipe for success in college football, but the No. 23 Cougars will try to remain unbeaten on Friday night when West Virginia makes the long trip to Provo, Utah.
BYU (4-0, 1-0 Big 12) started conference play last week with a 24-21 win at Colorado but found out it's going to be pretty thin at running back for a while.
Backup Sione Moa, who had 90 rushing yards through the first three games, sat out the contest against the Buffaloes with an undisclosed injury. Now he will be sidelined for additional time after a medical emergency forced a procedure to correct the ailment, though he is expected back before the end of the season.
LJ Martin is one of the top running backs in the Big 12, averaging 100 yards per game. But