LJ Martin morphed into an old-fashioned Sherman tank, a bludgeoning hammer Cincinnati could not stop Saturday night.

Martin rushed for a career-high 222 yards on a career-high 32 carries to lift BYU to what could be a historic season in a 26-14 win over the Bearcats. The win lifted BYU to 10-1 on the season and 7-1 in league play as they head into next week’s game against UCF at home. A BYU win would punch a ticket to the Big 12 championship game in Arlington, Texas.

Martin was simply sensational in a big-time game with moments that required his Cummins diesel engine to mow over, through and past Bearcat defenders.

Martin’s yards gained after first contact were off the charts.

It was an act of running back artistry, one of the best performances by a BYU running back ever, certainly in

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