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BYU’s LJ Martin Expected to Play at No. 9 Texas Tech After Upper-Body Injury

Coach Kalani Sitake calls his practice participation a good sign for Saturday.

Overview

  • ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday that Martin practiced well on Monday and is in line to play at Texas Tech.
  • Sitake said Martin has practiced this week and has not been ruled out for the matchup in Lubbock.
  • Martin exited the Oct. 25 game against Iowa State in the first quarter with an upper-body injury and has not played since.
  • The junior leads the Big 12 with 789 rushing yards and five touchdowns, and he has 11 receptions for 82 yards.
  • No. 8 BYU is 8-0 and visits the No. 9 Red Raiders on Saturday morning for a nationally televised game, with official availability to be finalized on game day.