LJ Martin, Hinckley Ropati injury report: BYU RBs doubtful against Kansas State, per report
BYU running backs LJ Martin and Hinckley Ropati are both doubtful for Saturday night’s contest against Kansas State, per ESPN’s Pete Thamel. That will leave the Cougars extremely shorthanded in the backfield for their Big 12 opener.
Martin was the team’s leading rusher in 2023 as he ran for 518 yards and four touchdowns as a true freshman. He suffered an ankle injury in Week 2 against SMU and did not play last week against Wyoming.
Ropati was also injured in the game against SMU and did not play last week. He is the team’s second leading rusher this season with 21 carries for 89 yards and a touchdown.
Miles Davis received a team-high eight carries in Week 3 with both Martin and Ropati out and should be expected to fill in again.
This story will be updated.