LJ Martin Gives BYU Early Lead Over Colorado
Dec 28, 2024, 6:18 PM | Updated: Dec 30, 2024, 9:37 pm
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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Cougs strike first in San Antonio courtesy of the LJ Martin rushing touchdown 🤙#Big12FB | 📺 ABC pic.twitter.com/z2jDSFXIGU
— Big 12 Conference (@Big12Conference) December 29, 2024
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.
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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
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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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Postgame Show
BYU vs. Colorado recap on KSL Sports Zone (97.5 FM), sports.ksl.com, and the KSL Sports app.
BYU Cougars 2024 Schedule (10-2, 7-2)
- Southern Illinois Salukis @ BYU Cougars (41-13 W)
- BYU Cougars @ SMU Mustangs (18-15 W)
- BYU Cougars @ Wyoming Cowboys (34-14 W)
- Kansas State Wildcats @ BYU Cougars (38-9 W)
- No. 22 BYU Cougars @ Baylor Bears (34-28 W)
- BYE
- Arizona Wildcats @ BYU Cougars (41-19 W)
- Oklahoma State Cowboys @ BYU Cougars (38-35 W)
- BYU Cougars @ UCF Knights (37-24 W)
- BYE
- BYU Cougars @ Utah Utes (22-21 W)
- Kansas Jayhawks @ BYU Cougars (17-13 L)
- BYU Cougars @ Arizona State Sun Devils (28-23 L)
- Houston Cougars @ BYU Cougars (30-18 W)
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