PROVO, Utah – LJ Martin was a luxury for BYU football against Portland State. He became the bell cow in week two against Stanford.

The junior running back began the year with back-to-back 100+ yard rushing games, allowing true freshman QB Bear Bachmeier a soft landing in his first taste of college football.

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After averaging 16.4 yards per carry vs. Portland State and only playing two quarters, Martin was a physical force for his team in week two.

He accounted for five of BYU’s 18 first downs against a better-than-advertised Cardinal defense. Martin was dragged down at the goal line early in the first quarter, preventing his first touchdown of the year.

Martin finished the night with 110 yards on 18 carries, averaging bette

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