BYU hasn't been shy about going to the transfer portal to look for running backs, but after finishing last in the Big 12 in rushing last season, the Cougars sto
Brigham Young running back LJ Martin celebrates after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NCAA college football game against Kansas Saturday, Sept. 23, 2023, in Lawrence, Kan.
They have opted to build around LJ Martin, Miles Davis and Hinckley Ropati with the hopes of reviving a ground game that last season averaged 104.3 yards a game and hit the century mark just five times. Martin, a sophomore, is expected to be the featured back. He led BYU with 518 rushing yards last season while averaging 4.8 yards per carry. Davis and Ropati will also get plenty of snaps as change-of-pace backs."I feel a lot more comfortable. It's really easy," Martin said. "I know a lot more route concepts, so I understand where everyone's going and the spacing. Even what the O-line's doing, I'm able to get that down now.
Retzlaff lost all four games where he led the offense last season. He threw for 648 yards and three touchdowns, but also tossed three interceptions and completed just half of his passes.
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