Sep 21, 2026 · 50 min
BYU’s No. 9 ranking raises the standard after Colorado State win
BYU Runs Past Colorado State and Into the Top 10
The episode tests whether BYU’s dominant start signals genuine Big 12 contention or exposes vulnerabilities against stronger competition.
- 1LJ Martin’s 176-yard, three-touchdown performance gave BYU’s offense its defining statement of the season.
- 2Trevor Matich argues the late mistakes matter less than whether BYU consistently meets its own standard.
- 3BYU’s No. 9 ranking intensifies scrutiny as the Cougars use their bye week for development and recovery.
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Trevor Matich breaks down LJ Martin’s 56-yard touchdown run, showing how vision, protection and acceleration created the game’s defining play.
The brief
BYU beat Colorado State 41-23 to reach 3-0, but the discussion quickly shifts from the result to whether the Cougars played well enough from start to finish.
LJ Martin supplied the clearest answer with 176 rushing yards and three touchdowns, including a 56-yard run that showcased vision, ball security, blocking and acceleration.
Legend Glasker’s speed and deep-ball ability add another dimension to an offense that can change its identity, while Bear Bachmeier delivered an efficient passing day.
Trevor Matich defends the starters, treats the backups’ fourth-quarter mistakes as teaching material, and insists BYU’s standard cannot depend on the opponent.
With BYU at No. 9, the hosts survey Big 12 contenders and pretenders before turning to bye-week priorities: recovery, development and sharper execution.