BYU star running back LJ Martin, who hasn't played since Oct. 3 due to an ankle injury, will play in the Cougars' showdown against No. 3 Utah, sources told ESPN's Pete Thamel on Saturday.
Martin is officially listed as questionable, per the initial Big 12 availability report released Friday night, but sources said the reigning conference Offensive Player of the Year will give it a go, though he could be limited and the extent of his playing won't be determined until after pregame warmups and through the game.
Martin has been sidelined since suffering the injury in a 17-10 win at TCU on Oct.