LJ Martin Gives BYU Early Lead Over Colorado

Dec 28, 2024, 6:18 PM

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SAN ANTONIO, Texas – LJ Martin looks healthy after carrying the BYU Cougars to a 7-0 lead over Colorado in the 2024 Alamo Bowl.

No. 17 BYU ends the 2024 campaign in the Valero Alamo Bowl against Heisman Trophy-winner Travis Hunter and the No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes.

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Martin accounted for nearly two-thirds of the Cougar’s first-quarter offense through the air and on the ground. The sophomore ran for 18 yards on three carries in the scoring drive, plunging into the end zone on a one-yard rush.

Martin led all Cougar running backs with 121 carries and 630 yards. Martin’s five touchdowns trail Jake Retzlaff’s six this season.

BYU leads 10-0 with 2:15 left in the first quarter. The Cougars recovered on an onside kick after Will Ferrin drilled a 51-yard field goal.

No. 17 BYU Cougars vs. No. 23 Colorado Buffaloes

How to Watch:

Television

The BYU football game against Arizona State is being broadcast on ABC. Dave Pasch, Dusty Dvoracek, and Taylor McGregor are on the call.

Mobile/Streaming Devices

ESPN App (Available on Apple App Store, Google Play Store, Apple TV, Roku, Xbox, Google TV, and Amazon Fire TV)

How to Listen

Radio

KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM & 1160 AM)

Extended pregame coverage from San Antonio, Texas, on KSL NewsRadio begins at noon MT.

Online

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Mobile

KSL Sports app

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Postgame Show

BYU vs. Colorado recap on KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), KSLSports.com, and the KSL Sports app.

BYU Cougars 2024 Schedule (10-2, 7-2)

For more information on BYU football, follow our BYU insider Mitch Harper. Harper is a BYU Insider for KSLsports.com and hosts the Cougar Tracks Podcast (SUBSCRIBE) and Cougar Sports Saturday (Saturday from 12–3 p.m.) on KSL Newsradio. Follow Mitch’s coverage of BYU in the Big 12 Conference on Twitter/X and Threads: @Mitch_Harper.

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LJ Martin Gives BYU Early Lead Over Colorado