No. 10 BYU Secures Victory Over TCU Despite Key Injury
No. 10 BYU defeated TCU 17-10, with quarterback Bear Bachmeier scoring two touchdowns, despite the team losing running back LJ Martin to injury.
Salt Lake City, UT, October 3, 2026 — No. 10 Brigham Young University (BYU) has secured a 17-10 victory over Texas Christian University (TCU). The win was bolstered by a strong performance from quarterback Bear Bachmeier, who accounted for both of BYU’s touchdowns in the contest.
The Cougars’ offense found a critical spark through Bachmeier’s efforts, with his two touchdown drives proving decisive in overcoming TCU’s efforts. The final score of 17-10 reflects a closely contested matchup where BYU ultimately prevailed.
However, the team’s victory was tempered by a significant setback. Running back LJ Martin sustained an injury during the game. Specific details regarding the nature or severity of Martin’s injury were not provided in the summary. The duration of his absence from the field remains unknown.
The outcome of this game places BYU at 10th in the national rankings. The specific date, location, and circumstances surrounding the touchdowns or the injury were not detailed in the available information. Further updates regarding player status or game specifics were not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press on www.fox13now.com, see more information here.