Oregon State Running Back Damien Martinez Says Utah Is 'Just Another Team'

The Oregon State running back isn't shying away from the Utah defense

The Utah Utes are home to a top-10-ranked defense in the country that only gives up 51 yards rushing per game.

That mark is good enough to have them ranked as the No. 3 defense in the country in terms of rush defense, but not good enough to scare Oregon State running back Damien Martinez. As discussed on Greg McElroy's podcast Always College Football, Martinez made it known that he is not shying away from the challenge of going up against this Utah defense.

A lil shade from the Oregon State running back? pic.twitter.com/omRN6D4io8

— AllUtes (@FN_AllUtes) September 29, 2023

Through Oregon State's first four games, Martinez has rushed 57 times for over 430 yards while averaging an impressive 7.6 yards per carry. He did fumble the ball twice in the Washington State loss, so that will be something to look out for. 

Martinez and the Beavers have a slight edge over Utah according to oddsmakers, likely due to Cam Rising not being expected to go.