BYU could get a big boost in Lubbock on Saturday as ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday that star running back LJ Martin practiced Monday and is expected to play at Texas Tech. Martin exited BYU’s game at Iowa State in the first half with a shoulder injury after carrying the ball five times.

Sources: BYU tailback LJ Martin is expected to play this week at No. 9 Texas Tech. He practiced well on Monday and is in line to play Saturday. Martin is BYU’s leading rusher with 789 yards. pic.twitter.com/SaycWiBPpC

BYU and Texas Tech are leading the Big 12’s charge for multiple berths in the College Football Playoff for the first time.

BYU travels to Texas Tech this week in the biggest Big 12 game of the season. The Cougars are 8-0 in back-to-back seasons for the first time ever and sit one game ahead of the Red Raiders in the Big 12 standings. Might we see these two again in the Big 12 title game?

The No. 8 Cougars and No. 9 Red Raiders meet this week in Lubbock, a game with plenty of Big 12 championship implications.

Two of BYU's star players suffered injuries against Iowa State. Running back LJ Martin left the game with an upper-body injury in the first half, and linebacker

Freshman QB Bear Bachmeier excels, while 2026 recruit Ryder Lyons announces LDS mission. Next game is against No. 9 Texas Tech on ABC. Much of the team’s success this season can be attributed to the stellar play of true freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier.

Freshman quarterback Bear Bachmeier leads undefeated and No. 8-ranked BYU into Lubbock on Saturday for a showdown with No. 9 Texas Tech