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LJ Martin erupts for 176 yards, 3 TDs as No. 11 BYU storms past Colorado State 41-23

PUBLISHED Sep 20, 2026, 1:52 AM ET

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No. 11 Brigham Young University defeated Colorado State 41-23 on Saturday evening, led by senior running back LJ Martin, who rushed for 176 yards and three touchdowns. Kickoff at Canvas Stadium in Fort Collins was delayed by 37 minutes due to passing thunderstorms. Martin gained 173 of his yards during a dominant first half before resting for most of the final two quarters. Quarterback Bear Bachmeier added 227 passing yards, while freshman wide receiver Legend Glasker contributed 131 receiving yards and a touchdown. The victory advanced BYU's record, while Colorado State dropped to 2-1 in its first loss under coach Jim Mora, hampered heavily by second-half injuries that forced a third-string quarterback into action. Following the game, Colorado State athletics issued an official apology addressing inappropriate, faith-mocking chants directed by the student section at BYU players and visiting fans.

By Ayesha A. | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

On September 20, 2026, severe passing thunderstorms forced a thirty seven minute kickoff delay.
On September 20, 2026, running back LJ Martin rushed for one hundred seventy yards.
On September 20, 2026, quarterback Bear Bachmeier threw for two hundred twenty seven yards.
On September 20, 2026, freshman Legend Glasker recorded one hundred thirty one receiving yards.
On September 20, 2026, Colorado State fell to a two and one record.
On September 20, 2026, injuries forced Colorado State to use a third string quarterback.
On September 20, 2026, Brigham Young University defeated Colorado State by forty one to twenty three.
On September 21, 2026, Colorado State issued an official apology regarding student section fan chants.
On September 21, 2026, sports media reported extensively on the post game student conduct controversy.
Expect further athletic conference reviews regarding fan behavior protocols at collegiate events.

News Intelligence

Immediate US impact: Immediate US impact highlights ongoing collegiate athletic sportsmanship and fan conduct.
Possible long-term US impact: Long term US impact shapes stadium behavior policies across athletic conferences.
Most affected groups: Most affected groups include athletic departments, university student sections, and college football fans.
Reader priority: Readers should prioritize official university statements and verified sports media outlets.

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 15
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 15

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Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Neutral reporting focused strictly on game statistics and official statements. Right: Evidence was insufficient.

Primary Source

BYU athletics department announced final game score of forty one to twenty three on September 20 2026. https://byucougars.com/sports/football/schedule/2026/colorado-state

Media Bias

Articles Published:: 15
Right Leaning:: 0
Left Leaning:: 0
Neutral:: 15
Distribution:: Left 0%, Center 100%, Right 0%

Explain Framing

Left: Evidence was insufficient. Center: Neutral reporting focused strictly on game statistics and official statements. Right: Evidence was insufficient.

Primary Source

BYU athletics department announced final game score of forty one to twenty three on September 20 2026. https://byucougars.com/sports/football/schedule/2026/colorado-state