BYU running back Sione Moa cleared, could return against Notre Dame
Moa, out since tearing knee ligaments in the season opener, practiced fully Tuesday, but BYU's offensive coordinator said the team has not decided whether he will play.
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BYU sophomore running back Sione Moa has been cleared to play against No. 2 Notre Dame on Saturday and practiced fully Tuesday for the first time since early September, offensive coordinator Aaron Roderick said, according to the Deseret News. [1]
Moa hurt his knee in the first quarter of the opener, a 63-7 win over Utah Tech, and had surgery to repair a torn MCL and PCL. He was listed as BYU's No. 2 running back when he was injured. [1]
Roderick said Moa's return is not certain. "If he's ready to go, he'll play. And if he's not, then we'll wait another week," he said, adding that the coaches want to see how he handles a few more days of practice before a game Roderick expects to be "fast" and "violent." [1]
The No. 8 Cougars (5-0) have played without their top three running backs from 2025. Jovesa Damuni was lost for the season to a knee injury in spring camp, and LJ Martin hurt his lower leg against TCU and missed last week's 24-10 win over Iowa State, in which Preston Rex and freshman Journee Tonga carried the load. [1]
Roderick said BYU will use several backs either way. Kickoff at LaVell Edwards Stadium is 5:30 p.m. MDT on ABC. [1]
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