BYU turns to backup running backs after LJ Martin's ankle injury
Preston Rex ran for 66 yards against Notre Dame, and Sione Moa is cleared but may not play Saturday at UCF.
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No. 2 BYU's backup running backs have kept the offense moving since LJ Martin was hurt, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick said Tuesday, according to the Deseret News. [1]
Martin sustained a serious ankle injury in the first quarter of the 17-10 win over TCU and has not played since. Junior Preston Rex ran for 66 yards against Notre Dame, and freshman Journee Tonga added 6 rushing yards and a 12-yard catch. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier was not sacked. The Cougars improved to 6-0. [1]
Sione Moa, who hurt a knee after six carries in the opener against Utah Tech, was cleared to play against Notre Dame but did not. Roderick said Moa's availability for Saturday's game against UCF (1:30 p.m. MDT, Fox) is undecided, adding "it's just a confidence thing" after his injury history. [1]
"I love the fact that we have a bunch of guys that are ready to play," coach Kalani Sitake said. [1]
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