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BYU Prepares for Pop-Tarts Bowl Without Key Running Back

12/26/2025

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BYU will face Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl without running back L.J. Martin after shoulder surgery.
Sione Moa has been removed from BYU's depth chart, leaving Enoch Nawahine, Jovesa Damuni, and Preston Rex as co-starters.
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick expressed confidence in Jovesa Damuni and said the staff will explore his potential.
Roderick acknowledged the impact of losing Martin and said the team will use a running-game committee.

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BYU will face Georgia Tech in the Pop-Tarts Bowl without running back L.J. Martin after shoulder surgery.
Sione Moa has been removed from BYU's depth chart, leaving Enoch Nawahine, Jovesa Damuni, and Preston Rex as co-starters.
BYU offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick expressed confidence in Jovesa Damuni and said the staff will explore his potential.
Roderick acknowledged the impact of losing Martin and said the team will use a running-game committee.