The BYU and Utah availability reports released Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, indicate significant roster impacts for both programs ahead of their Week 10 matchup in Salt Lake City. The reports list several players for both teams as out, doubtful, or questionable, including key BYU players LJ Martin and Evan Johnson.
BYU Roster Availability
The BYU injury report, as detailed by kickoffstatus.com on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, identifies four players who are out for the upcoming contest: Jonathan Kabeya, Pierson Watson, Seth Shigg, and Vincent Tautua. Additionally, the report lists three players as doubtful: cornerback Evan Johnson, running back LJ Martin, and Roger Saleapaga II.
Uncertainty Surrounding Key Players
The status of BYU running back LJ Martin remains a point of discussion. While the official Big 12 availability report listed Martin as doubtful on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, KSL Sports reported on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, that Martin had returned to practice following an ankle injury. According to that reporting, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick stated it was too soon to determine if Martin would be ready to play on Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026. Other BYU players listed as questionable in the official report include safety Joseph Douglas, defensive end Kendal Wall, and defensive end Siosefa Brown. Joe Coles reported on X on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, that Evan Johnson is also listed as doubtful for the Cougars.
Utah Injury Status
The Utah injury report released Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, shows fewer absences than the Cougars. The Utah report lists offensive lineman Isaiah Garcia as out for the game. However, the team has two players listed as probable: tight end Noah Bennee and linebacker Tayson Reid.
Utah Tight End Status
Joe Coles reported on X on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, that Utah tight end Noah Bennee, who did not play against Cincinnati, is listed as probable for the matchup. This follows the official status update provided by kickoffstatus.com, which confirmed Bennee's probable status in the Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, report.
Additional Unofficial Notes
Beyond the official Big 12 availability report, other unofficial notes and media reports provided additional context for the BYU roster. Covers reported on October 18, 2026, that BYU tight end J. Nye and offensive guard A. Gentry were both listed as questionable due to undisclosed injuries. Additionally, Covers reported on September 20, 2026, that BYU running back S. Moa is out with an undisclosed injury and has no set return date. A report from KSL Sports on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026, noted that Martin's status for the game remains uncertain despite his return to practice.
Game Schedule
The BYU versus Utah game is scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7, 2026, at 9:00 AM in Salt Lake City, Utah. The matchup serves as a Week 10 contest in the Big 12 conference.
Roster Impact Summary
The injury reports released on Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, highlight the physical toll of the season for both programs. While Utah appears to have a more stable roster with only one player officially listed as out, BYU faces significant uncertainty with four players out and several others listed as doubtful or questionable.
