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BYU's run game is the big question before Saturday's rivalry game at Utah

The Daily Provo teamFrom today’s edition · 1 min read · 4 sources

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If you're watching Saturday's rivalry game, keep an eye on BYU's ground attack. Since the Cougars lost running back LJ Martin to an apparent leg injury, their rushing has steadily declined, bottoming out at 1.6 yards per carry in the 27-20 win over Arizona State. The Daily Herald's beat reporter graded the running backs a D for that game.

“I'd say it's too soon to say if he's going to be ready by Saturday.”

Aaron Roderick, BYU offensive coordinator, on Martin

Martin, the reigning Big 12 offensive player of the year, had averaged 7.8 yards per carry. Arizona State had been allowing more than 146 rushing yards per game before Saturday. The defense did its part: BYU finished with six sacks, the most in the Kalani Sitake era.

BYU's yards per carry fell to 1.6 against Arizona State

Source: The Salt Lake Tribune

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Value
TCU4.05 yds
Iowa State5.7 yds
Notre Dame4.03 yds
UCF3.22 yds
Arizona State1.6 yds
  • Kickoff: Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m. MT on ABC
  • BYU: 7-1 overall, 4-1 in the Big 12
  • Utah: third-ranked and undefeated

BYU beat Arizona State 27-20 and visits third-ranked Utah Saturday

  • Arizona State20
    BYU27
    FinalPlayed Sat., Oct. 31, in Provo.
  • BYU
    Utah
    Sat., Nov. 7, 10 a.m. MT

Sources: The Salt Lake Tribune, KSL Sports

Sources: The Salt Lake Tribune, KSL Sports, Deseret News, Daily Herald

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