McNeese · W 63-14 · FCS
2 tackles
Auburn · W 38-17
3 tackles, 1 for loss, 1 sack
The other 7 games average 4 tackles. This one was 1 below.
“well at least I get to see some benefield action still miss him on the boise defense”
4 stories in the last 30 days, from 2 outlets.
Ty Benefield
Moves between deep coverage and the slot. Played for two head coaches across four seasons and two programs. Named All-Mountain West two seasons running, most recently in 2025. A game that shows it: 7 tackles against Texas A&M — Week 4, 2026.
31 tackles · 2 sacks
Play style
Moves between deep coverage and the slot — the modern positionless DB.
Activity vs finishing · season enumeration
What the box score actually says
32 tackles. 2 passes defended. 1 interception. 2 TFL.
Counts only, never a rate — splash-event sample sizes this small (interceptions, pass breakups, TFL) are noise as a rate and signal only as a tally.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
from 2 outlets
Ty Benefield Breaks Down LSU Defense Ahead Of Alabama Showdown - TigerRag.com |
Tiger Rag Nov 3 · 1 outlet
from 11 outlets
LSU Can Build Its Defense Around Ty Benefield's Versatility
Sports Illustrated +1 Aug 12 · 2 outlets
Sports Illustrated +1LSU Can Build Its Defense Around Ty Benefield's VersatilityAug 12Tiger RagLSU Football: Ty Benefield Expanding His Cultural Major In Louisiana After Living In Canada, Los Angeles And Idaho - TigerRag.com |Aug 11
Locked OnTy Benefield Exclusive: Why He Chose LSU & His NFL GoalsSep 10Sports IllustratedLSU's Team Mentality Is Exactly Why Safety Ty Benefield Chose the TigersSep 23
The Reveille“This offense is going to be extremely explosive,” Braelin Moore and Ty Benefield speak with mediaAug 10Tiger RagLSU Safety Ty Benefield Talks Moving On From Ole Miss Loss And Containing Marcel Reed - TigerRag.com |Sep 22
Saturday Down SouthLSU safety Ty Benefield explains why he transferred to program from Boise State: ‘I want the smoke’Sep 22Tiger RagLSU Safety Ty Benefield Discusses LSU Defense Ahead Of Auburn Game - TigerRag.com |Oct 20Tiger Rag
247SportsTiger RagSports Illustrated
On3Sports Illustrated +1Each week: his team’s game, the stories about him that week, and the week’s biggest news headline.
Stories we tracked, by school.
LSU20 stories2026 to nowMost about: profile and feature, in his words, preview and matchup.
Sports Illustrated +1LSU Can Build Its Defense Around Ty Benefield's VersatilityAug 12
TigerBait.comLSU Safety Ty Benefield on Why LSU, His Role & Fall CampAug 10The Reveille“This offense is going to be extremely explosive,” Braelin Moore and Ty Benefield speak with mediaAug 10Tiger RagLSU Football: Ty Benefield Expanding His Cultural Major In Louisiana After Living In Canada, Los Angeles And Idaho - TigerRag.com |Aug 11
Boise State2 stories2023 to 2025Most about: preview and matchup.
247SportsInside the Offseason: Why LSU safety Ty Benefield is generating buzz ahead of the 2026 seasonJul 4Stories are headlines grouped by what they are about, counted through Nov 4.
Fans first named Ty Benefield vs Clemson.
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| Season | Team | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | LSU | 31 | 15 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 | Boise State | 105 | 69 | 8.5 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2024 | Boise State | 82 | 59 | 5.0 | 0.0 | 3 | 2 |
| 2023 | Boise State | 43 | 31 | 4.5 | 3.0 | 5 | 1 |
| Career | 261 | 174 | 20.0 | 5.0 | 13 | 6 |
Last game (Wk 8): 3 tackles, 1 tackle for loss.
Game log · Week-by-week
2026 season · 8 games
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| Wk | Opp | TKL | SOLO | TFL | SACK | INT | PD | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | W 51-10vs Clemson | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 2 | W 45-14vs Louisiana Tech | 3 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 3 | L 24-32@ No. 8 Ole Miss | 5 | 4 | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 4 | W 35-6vs No. 23 Texas A&M | 7 | 2 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | Season-high 7 tackles |
| Wk 5 | W 63-14vs McNeese | 2 | 0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 0 | |
| Wk 6 | L 34-35@ Kentucky | 5 | 3 | 0.0 | 0.0 | — | 1 | |
| Wk 7 | W 31-0vs No. 16 Mississippi State | 4 | 1 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 1 | 0 | |
| Wk 8 | W 38-17@ Auburn | 3 | 3 | 1.0 | 1.0 | — | 0 | |
| Total | 32 | 15 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 1 | 2 |
Oct. 24 · W 38-17 at Auburn, play by play
3 tackles, including 1 sack.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Sacked the quarterback for a 5-yard loss on 3rd and 12. First quarter, up 10-3.
His game this year: disruption in the backfield — 2 tackles for loss, 2 of them sacks, in the 8 games with play by play.
How LSU’s defense played that day
Auburn’s 10 drives: 7 stopped · 3 scored. While the game was within a score they held 3 of 4. His sack came with LSU up 7.
4 tackles, including 1 interception. His interception on 3rd and 9 ended Mississippi State’s drive (int).
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. It places 5 for him; the box score credits 4.
Intercepted on 3rd and 9. First quarter, up 7-0. Ended Mississippi State’s drive (int).
5 tackles, including 1 pass broken up. He hurried the quarterback once.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
2 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
7 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. It places 8 for him; the box score credits 7.
5 tackles, including 1 sack. He hurried the quarterback once.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. It places 6 for him; the box score credits 5.
Sacked the quarterback for a 20-yard loss on 3rd and 10. Third quarter, down 24-21.
3 tackles.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
3 tackles, including 1 pass broken up.
Each small tick is one of his tackles on the play-by-play. His sacks are drawn as sacks.
Conference ranks count every player in the conference with a row in that stat, any position. Career ranks count current FBS players, from the games in our log.
Ratings of the games shown run from -3 to +15 points against an average team (SP+ rating of each opponent).
Where his impact shows up on the stat sheet
PD rate
6%2 pass breakupsInterceptions
1interceptionsTackle volume
31tackles this seasonTFL rate
6%2 TFL31 tackles · 2 for loss · 2 sacks · 2 pass breakups · 1 interception.
Splits · Per-game
2026 season · 8 games
Home vs Road
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home5g | 3.8 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.2 |
| Road3g | 4.3 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.3 |
First half vs Second half
| TKL/g | TFL/g | SACK/g | PD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-77g | 4.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.3 |
| Weeks 8+1g | 3.0 | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Lane Kiffin
Pass share
47.3%
299 pass / 333 run
Plays / game
79.0
8 games
Team sack rate
4.3%
328 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, fast tempo.
Player standing · 2025
First team in his league at the position.
2026 is in progress.
A stat line in 48 games over four seasons.
Trophy case · Confirmed honors
What the selectors said
ALL-MOUNTAIN WEST · 1ST TEAM
All-Mountain West 1st team (2025)
Coaching lineage · 2023–2026
3 coachesPlayed for 3 head coaches at 2 schools: Andy Avalos, Spencer Danielson and Lane Kiffin.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to LSU
