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Ty Benefield



The talent behind the starting upperclassmen deserve a shot.

Dionte Thornton, Zion Washington and Ty Benefield.

A redshirt freshman, redshirt sophomore and true freshman.

Heck, Benefield led the Broncos onto The Blue with the Dan Paul Hammer.

Ty Benefield might get a big opportunity

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.”

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“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.”

QUICK HITS

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.

“Quarterback Andrew Peasley was just 10 of 20 for 85 yards and threw an interception to Boise State’s Ty Benefield.”


“The Bronco’s defense got a stop on the next two drives, even getting a takeaway with a Ty Benefield interception.”

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Alexander Teubner led the defense with eight total tackles and Ty Benefield added seven more, along with two QB hurries. Benefield joined DJ Schramm and Ahmed Hassanein with a team-leading 2.5 tackles for a loss.”

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.”

Freshman of the Week

Ty Benefield (Boise State)

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.

BREAKING: Boise State has secured a spot in the Mountain West Championship and will head to Las Vegas to take on UNLV!

Time for another championship! 💍 

Game info:
🆚 UNLV
🏟️ Allegiant Stadium
📆 Saturday, December 2nd
⏰ 1 PM MT
📺 FOX

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Junior Zion Washington became a part of the regular rotation last season for the Broncos recording 30 tackles, including 2.5 tackles for a loss and one sack, while Ty Benefield had a breakout freshman season last year, with 46 tackles, and three sacks, including a pair of sacks against Utah State.


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Boise State Football Safety, Ty Benefield Appearance; The Boise Hawks welcome Boise State Football Safety, Ty Benefield, to Memorial Stadium as part of the Boise Hawks’ Boise State Student Athlete Series. Ty will throw out a first pitch and then join fans in The Garden for a meet and greet with photos and autographs.



The youngest member of the Broncos’ likely starters at safety may have the highest ceiling. Ty Benefield played in 13 games and started five last season as a true freshman.

The 6-foot-2, 200-pound native of Irvine, California, notched the first sack of his career against North Dakota and added two more against Utah State. He snagged the first interception of his career against Wyoming, posted a career-high eight tackles in the LA Bowl against UCLA and finished the season with 46 tackles and five pass breakups. Benefield is sure to see plenty of snaps again this year because Stockton said he can play both safety positions and nickel if needed. “He can be as good as he wants, and it’s my job as the coach to get him there,” Stockton said. “He has such a high ceiling, and I need to make sure he reaches all of his potential while he’s here.”

Read more at: https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-football/article290377929.html#storylink=cpy



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Bronco Nation NewsA’Marion McCoy had a pick-six on a nice interception near the sidelines, while Ty Benefield returned an interception for a touchdown on a tipped …


Redshirt sophomore linebacker Jake Ripp and sophomore safety Ty Benefield received specific mention from Danielson on the other side of the ball.

Read more at: https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-football/article291157565.html#storylink=cpy


And at safety alongside Alexander Teubner, it sure looks like Ty Benefield gives the Broncos the best chance to win.

BENEFIELD’S ROLE
Amidst all the talk of who gives Boise State the best chance to win, well, that applies to every position on the team. And at safety alongside Alexander Teubner, it sure looks like Ty Benefield gives the Broncos the best chance to win. Coach Spencer Danielson doesn’t drop that many names after scrimmages, but he dropped Benefield’s Saturday after the sophomore made six tackles. Make no mistake, Benefield has formidable competition back there in guys like Rodney Robinson, Seyi Oladipo, Kaonohi Kaniho and Zion Washington. But Benefield has the size at 6-2, 204 pounds, and most importantly the playmaking ability. He saved his best for last in 2023, making eight stops in the LA Bowl against UCLA. And Benefield is now sporting No. 0, the former jersey of one JL Skinner.


Signature Cards – Defense/Special Teams: Ty Benefield (S), Jonah Dalmas (K), Ahmed Hassanein (DE), Marco Notarainni (LB), Seyi Oladipo (S), Andrew Simpson (LB)

“I’ve always wanted to have my own trading card,” Benefield said. “When I was a kid, my dad, who played in the Canadian Football League, had his own cards, I thought it was just the coolest thing, and for it to happen now for me, it’s just an amazing feeling. I’m so thankful for God watching over me and blessing me with great health and a great year last year, but this year I’m coming for it all. Thank you Bronco Nation. My love for you is strong. Let’s keep this thing rolling!”

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Giving up 45 points and 461 yards to Georgia Southern in the season opener wasn’t what Boise State had in mind.

Fortunately for the Broncos, they were still able to come out with a 56-45 victory. But one would think things aren’t going to get any easier when Boise State comes to Autzen Stadium Saturday night against an Oregon offense looking to prove something.

Boise State gave up 322 yards through the air and 139 yards on the ground. The Broncos have a pair of preseason All-Mountain West defenders in Ty Benefield and Jeremiah Earby.

Benefield, who plays mostly the safety position, led the Broncos with nine tackles last week and was voted to the preseason All-Mountain West Second Team as a sophomore. As a freshman, Benefield had 46 tackles, 4.5 for loss and three sacks.

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The Broncos forced another fumble on the very next possession, as Andrew Simpson knocked the ball out and Ty Benefield jumped on it. The turnover set up a four-play, 22-yard drive that ended in Jeanty’s third touchdown of the night as Boise State led 34-27. 

https://broncosports.com/news/2024/9/8/football-boise-state-falls-to-no-7-6-oregon-in-final-seconds


On the next drive, Oregon tried to catch the Broncos off guard on a quick snap on second-and-1, but Ducks quarterback Dillon Grabriel fumbled on a hit by Andrew Simpson and Ty Benefield recovered it at the Ducks’ 22, setting up an 8-yard go-ahead score by Jeanty.

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But you can’t beat a team by three touchdowns without a little help from the defense. Ty Benefield snagged the Bronco’s first interception of the season to shut down the Cougs momentum heading into halftime.

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The Cougars mounted a drive into Bronco territory on the next possession, but Mateer threw an interception into the hands of Ty Benefield. The first half ended with Boise State up 17-10.

https://www.si.com/college/washington-state/football/recap-washington-state-falls-to-ashton-jeanty-and-25-boise-state-45-24


Nowhere To Go For Mateer

The Boise State defense were a constant presence in Washington State’s backfield on Saturday. The Broncos sacked Washington State star quarterback John Mateer eight times and totaled 11 tackles for loss. The Cougars netted just 89 yards in the run game, after netting at-least 200 in three of their four previous games. Ty Benefield also picked off Mateer to end the first half, Boise State’s only takeaway.

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Safety Ty Benefield looks to continue his tear after recording Boise State’s first interception, stopping a Washington State drive in the end zone at the end of the first half. Benefield has a team-high 29 total tackles this fall and ranks second with 3.5 tackles for loss, behind Ahmed Hassanein (4.5). 

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Boise State is 123rd in the nation (of 133 teams) in pass defense – allowing 278.8 yards a game. Boise State is dead last in the nation in interceptions – with one (safety Ty Benefield).


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The Broncos have managed just one interception through six games and recovered four fumbles — that one interception came from sophomore safety Ty Benefield in the final seconds of the first half against Washington State.

Read more at: https://www.idahostatesman.com/sports/college/mountain-west/boise-state-university/boise-state-football/article294319034.html#storylink=cpy


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Ty Benefield is one of the mainstays of Boise State’s secondary. He’s only a sophomore and has already established himself as one of the best defensive backs in the Mountain West. Benefield is already on track to eclipse last season’s total of 46 stops. He can get into the backfield from time to time and come up with TFLs. He has an interception and two forced fumbles. You’ll see the California product all over the field.

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