BYU may be without its most impactful offensive player this week.
After leaving this past weekend’s game at TCU early with an injury, running back LJ Martin is “doubtful” to play against Iowa State on Friday, according to Cougars head coach Kalani Sitake.
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Additionally, Sitake called BYU linebacker Isaiah Glasker “doubtful” for Friday as well.
“We’re still evaluating yesterday and today, and we’ll probably get more information, but right now it looks, you know, doubtful for both (Martin and Glasker),” Sitake told reporters Monday in his weekly press briefing.
Martin, the reigning Big 12 Offensive Player of the Year, has rushed for 344 yards and three touchdowns already in 2026, even with only logging two carries against TCU prior to his injury.
Between 2024-25, Glasker posted 6.5 sacks, two forced fumbles and five interceptions for the Cougars, and he currently ranks fourth on the team with 16 tackles this year.
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Glasker has not missed a game for BYU in each of the past two seasons, while Friday would be Martin’s seventh contest being held out due to injury.
Sitake did offer a positive injury update for defensive back and return specialist Cannon DeVries, calling him “probable” to play against the Cyclones after his own early exit at TCU.
DeVries is currently BYU’s third-leading tackler, has averaged 16.6 yards per punt return and took a kickoff 100 yards for a touchdown in Week 1 against Portland State.
“Cannon (is) more likely probable, so we’ll see how it looks,” Sitake said. “… We would anticipate seeing him this weekend.”
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BYU and Iowa State will kick off Friday at 8:15 p.m. MDT in Provo.