{
  "id": 6521992,
  "title": "BYU running back Sione Moa has suffered a torn MCL and PCL",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/byu-running-back-sione-moa-has-suffered-a-torn-mcl-and-pcl",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-10T02:08:38.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/byu-running-back-sione-moa-020838454.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "BYU's running back Sione Moa (30) has suffered a torn MCL and PCL in his first collegiate season, as reported on Wednesday via social media. This devastating injury occurred during BYU's season opener against Utah Tech on Saturday. Moa announced the injury on Instagram, expressing gratitude for his support and reminding himself that football is but a small part of his joy. He credited his faith, family, and wife as the sources of his happiness. In 11 career games at BYU, Moa has accumulated 53 rushes for 258 yards (4.9 yards per carry) and four touchdowns. This injury marks the second consecutive season where Moa has faced a major health setback; in 2025, he suffered from compartment syndrome, missing 10 games and nearly leading to amputation. Despite this setback, Moa expressed confidence, stating, \"I know that I’m in perfect hands.\" LJ Martin is the established starting running back for BYU, while Preston Rex, Journee Tonga, and Devaughn Eka will take on the role of running back two (RB2) duties while Moa recovers.",
  "summary": "BYU will be without a key depth piece for the foreseeable future. Cougars running back Sione Moa has suffered a torn MCL and PCL, he announced Wednesday via social media. Sione Moa announces that he suffered a torn MCL and PCL against Utah Tech.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "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."
}