BYU routs Colorado State 41-23 behind LJ Martin's 176 yards and 3 TDs
September 19, 2026 at 11:02 PM MT · via sports.ksl.com · Summarized by Mormon News from original reporting
BYU improved to 3-0 with a 41-23 road victory over Colorado State on Saturday night, led by running back LJ Martin's career performance of 176 rushing yards and three touchdowns. Martin opened the scoring with a 56-yard touchdown run on the second play of the game.
Colorado State University issued an apology following the game for anti-Latter-day Saint chants directed at BYU players and fans during the contest. "Mocking anyone's faith has no place at CSU. It runs counter to our community's values and to who we are," the university stated.
The win marks BYU's fourth consecutive season opening 3-0 as the No. 11 Cougars prepare for tougher Big 12 conference play ahead.
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