The surprise freshman this season is Ty Benefield, a 6-foot-2, 185-pound safety from Irvine, California. Against North Dakota, the first-year man recorded three tackles and a sack after carrying out The Hammer for Boise State.
Benefield saw increased action after starting safety Alexander Teubner left the game just before halftime with an apparent injury. With Teubner’s status still unknown heading into Friday’s game at San Diego State, there’s a chance the freshman makes his first start.
“He’s a very talented individual — long, can run, super athletic, nose for the football,” said Boise State defensive coordinator Spencer Danielson. “His study habits and how he prepares to play, it’s not like he’s a freshman.”
“Former CFL and NFL player Daved Benefield joins Prater and Mallory for a conversation about his son, Ty Benefield, pictured, who has become a fan favorite through the first three games of the Boise State season.”
The Broncos wore black jerseys, blue pants and blue helmets. … Team captains DJ Schramm and Riley Smith were joined by right tackle Cade Beresford and edge Demitri Washington as game captains. … San Jose State won the coin toss and elected to defer. … Boise State was led onto the field by safety Ty Benefield, carrying the Dan Paul Hammer.
Boise State’s Seyi Oladipo (23) and Ty Benefield (20) celebrate after a defensive play against Utah State on Saturday in Logan, Utah. – Boise State University Athletics
“Boise State’s defense had nine sacks, with two each from Ty Benefield and Hassanein.”
Benefield had a career day against Utah State. Benefield was all over the field finishing with seven tackles and two sacks. The true freshman safety was a big part of the blitz package that led to nine sacks for the Broncos.
1. WR Elic Ayomanor, Stanford 2. LB Geoffrey Cantin-Arku, Memphis 3. LB Melique Straker, Arkansas State 4. ED Nuer Gatkuoth, Colorado State 5. DB Ty Benefield, Boise State https://t.co/GFxaDoFcVc
