BYU defeats Colorado State 41-23 on Saturday night as running back LJ Martin records 176 rushing yards and three touchdowns, including a 56-yard run on the second play of the game. Martin’s production includes 173 rushing yards in the first half, when BYU builds a lead en route to the victory.
The win moves No. 11 BYU to 3-0 for the season, matching a pattern the program has seen in recent decades. Sources note BYU has started 3-0 for 20 total seasons, including six such starts under head coach Kalani Sitake, reflecting early-season momentum. Both outlets frame the game primarily around Martin’s impact and BYU’s ability to translate it into a decisive score.
While coverage focuses on the same core events—Martin’s rushing output, the scoring totals, and BYU’s unbeaten start—differences are limited in the provided excerpts, with both emphasizing BYU’s strong early performance and Martin’s standout first half.
