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PROVO, Utah – LJ Martin has been a force for BYU in the home-opener against Portland State, punishing Viking defenders for 131 yards on eight first half carries. Martin needed just 75 yards to become one of the top-25 rushers in BYU football history.

The BYU Cougars began the 2025 season by hosting the Portland State Viking s at LaVell Edwards Stadium on Saturday, August 30.

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LJ Martin turned on the jets for this 49-yard run💨 #Big12FB | 📺 ESPN+ pic.twitter.com/LmN4LQScV0

— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) August 31, 2025

Martin started fast, picking up 63 yards on three carries in the first period.

He averaged 16.4 yards per carry in the half, including two 40+ yard runs, helping BY

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