BYU Freshman Running Back Explodes For Long Touchdown Run Against Arkansas

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas – After a disastrous start against the Arkansas Razorbacks, the BYU Cougars are finding their footing in SEC Country.

BYU RB LJ Martin bursts for long touchdown run

Linebacker Max Tooley sacked Arkansas quarterback KJ Jefferson on the ensuing Razorback possession after Deon Smith got the Cougars on the board.

BYU got the ball back with great field position starting at the Arkansas 45-yard line.

Offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick dialed up a run play to freshman LJ Martin who did the rest.

With 2:24 remaining in the first quarter, Martin took the first play of the drive to the house on a 45-yard touchdown run.

RAN AWAY from them @aLJayMartin 💨

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— BYU FOOTBALL (@BYUfootball) September 17, 2023

It was a much-needed chunk play on the ground for BYU who had struggled to rush the football prior to that run.

BYU’s game against Arkansas is being broadcast on ESPN2, KSL NewsRadio (102.7 FM & 1160 AM), and KSLSports.com.

BYU vs. Arkansas All-Time Series

The Cougars and Razorbacks have only played once before. BYU hosted Arkansas in 2022. The Razorbacks defeated the Cougars, 52-35 in Provo, Utah.

BYU’s game against Arkansas will start at 5:30 p.m. (MDT) on ESPN2, KSL NewsRadio(102.7 FM & 1160 AM), and KSLSports.com.

BYU/Arkansas Game Day Reading

• Score Prediction, Game Day Preview
• Arkansas coach Sam Pittman has a close relationship with BYU’s Kalani Sitake
• How BYU has performed historically against SEC teams
• BYU’s Injury Report heading into Arkansas game
• Freshman LJ Martin will start for BYU at running back
• Big 12 Power Rankings: Week Three
• Is revenge on the mind for BYU?
• Sam Pittman views BYU as a better team this year
• BYU’s uniform combination against the Hogs

Who to Follow on Social Media during BYU/Arkansas game

The KSL Sports team is on location in Fayetteville for BYU/Arkansas coverage.

• KSL Sports: Instagram | Facebook | X | Threads | TikTok | YouTube
• Mitch Harper, BYU Insider: Cougar Tracks Podcast | Instagram | Threads | X
• Matt Baiamonte, Cougar Sports Saturday host: Instagram | X
• Sam Farnsworth, KSL Sports Live: Instagram | X
• Hans Olsen, KSL Sports Zone/BYU Football Radio Analyst: Instagram | Threads | X

You can hear Matt Baiamonte every Saturday on KSL Newsradio for Cougar Sports Saturday from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. or you can find him on Twitter.

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