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BYU could get a big boost in Lubbock on Saturday as ESPN’s Pete Thamel reported Tuesday that star running back LJ Martin practiced Monday and is expected to play at Texas Tech. Martin exited BYU’s game at Iowa State in the first half with a shoulder injury after carrying the ball five times.
Sources: BYU tailback LJ Martin is expected to play this week at No. 9 Texas Tech. He practiced well on Monday and is in line to play Saturday. Martin is BYU’s leading rusher with 789 yards. pic.twitter.com/SaycWiBPpC
BYU and Texas Tech are leading the Big 12's charge for multiple berths in the College Football Playoff for the first time.
Lane Kiffin and the Ole Miss Rebels (8-1, 5-1 SEC) remain firmly in the College Football Playoff conversation after taking down the South Carolina Gamecocks in
The undefeated Cougars will see a 7-1 Texas Tech team that was the preseason favorite to win the league. A win over the Red Raiders would be a huge step toward clinching BYU’s spot in the Big 12 championship game in December.