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BYU Players Gear Up for Pop-Tarts Bowl Amid Transfers

12/16/2025

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BYU running back LJ Martin scored a touchdown during the Big 12 championship game against Texas Tech on December 6, 2025.
As the college football playoff and bowl season approach, players like Arizona State's Sam Leavitt and Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby have opted out of bowl games.
BYU's Pop-Tarts Bowl against Georgia Tech is scheduled for December 27, with offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick stating most players want to participate.
Defensive coordinator Jay Hill anticipates that most of his defense will play, while three backup offensive players plan to enter the transfer portal.

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BYU running back LJ Martin scored a touchdown during the Big 12 championship game against Texas Tech on December 6, 2025.
As the college football playoff and bowl season approach, players like Arizona State's Sam Leavitt and Cincinnati's Brendan Sorsby have opted out of bowl games.
BYU's Pop-Tarts Bowl against Georgia Tech is scheduled for December 27, with offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick stating most players want to participate.
Defensive coordinator Jay Hill anticipates that most of his defense will play, while three backup offensive players plan to enter the transfer portal.