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.

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

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

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

No. 9 Texas Tech will look to protect its undefeated record inside Jones AT&T Stadium on Saturday at 11 a.m. when hosting No. 8 BYU in front of a sold-out

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