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(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars running back LJ Martin (4) scores a touchdown as BYU hosts TCU on Nov. 15, 2025.

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) BYU Cougars running back LJ Martin (4) scores a touchdown as BYU hosts TCU on Nov. 15, 2025.

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