Parker Kingston, LJ Martin Link Up For BYU Trick Play Touchdown
Oct 12, 2024, 3:22 PM
Parker Kingston and LJ Martin connect on a 33-yard scoring pass. The TD gave BYU a 14-7 lead over Arizona on Saturday, October 12. (BYU Photo)
(BYU Photo)
PROVO, Utah- The BYU Cougars took advantage of an interception at the goal line, using trickeration to take a 14-7 first-half lead over Arizona.
Parker Kingston looked to the end zone after taking an extended handoff on a backward pass from Jake Retzlaff. The lefty wide receiver lofted a 33-yard pass to a wide-open LJ Martin. The running back absorbed a hit as he tumbled into the painted area.
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TRICK PLAY FROM THE LEFTY
What a TD by @BYUfootball 🔥😱 pic.twitter.com/ekvdjcHcNq
— FOX College Football (@CFBONFOX) October 12, 2024
It was the redshirt sophomore’s third passing touchdown. This is Kingston’s second game with a TD catch and pass after he accomplished the feat last season.
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Martin looks good in his return from injury. The sophomore running back has carried twice for 21 yards and made three catches for 46 yards and the 33-yard TD catch.
BYU leads Arizona 14-7 with two minutes left in the first half. Arizona has the football in Cougar territory at the 24-yard line.
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