{
  "id": 11815029,
  "title": "RB LJ Martin sidelined for No. 10 BYU at TCU after apparent injury in first half",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/04/rb-lj-martin-sidelined-for-no-10-byu-at-tcu-after-apparent-injury-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-04T01:15:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/uncategorized/2026/10/03/rb-lj-martin-sidelined-for-no-10-byu-at-tcu-after-apparent-injury-in-first-half"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Fort Worth, Texas (AP) — BYU running back LJ Martin was removed from the No. 10 Cougars' game against TCU after suffering an apparent injury during the first half of Saturday night's match. Martin, who averaged a remarkable 109.3 yards rushing per game before the incident, appeared to have only two carries, making 16 yards in total. He had consecutive carries for 11 and then 5 yards with around five minutes remaining in the opening quarter. The nature of his injury was not immediately disclosed, but ESPN mentioned on its broadcast that Martin would not be returning for the second half. The Cougars had only managed 101 total yards by halftime and were locked in a 7-7 tie. Martin had previously been recognized as the AP Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year the previous season, rushing for 1,305 yards and scoring 12 touchdowns. In addition to Martin's injury, Cougars starting linebacker Isaiah Glasker was also sidelined before halftime.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "BYU running back LJ Martin injured in first half",
    "Martin had 16 yards on two carries before injury",
    "Martin not returning for second half"
  ],
  "editors_take": "BYU's loss of LJ Martin and Isaiah Glasker likely weakens their offense and defense, putting them at a disadvantage against TCU in the second half.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}