He most likely suffered a leg cramp in the second half against the Hokies, but he was still able to play through it. Although the Mountaineers lost to VT, Benton still earned some individual honors.
He was selected to the Pro Football Focus All-Big 12 Team after Week 1, joining WVU football teammates Gary Jennings and Colton McKivitz. Benton tied for the team lead in tackles with eight, alongside Hakeem Bailey. That was just one game. Benton will be one of the more consistent players on the WVU defense, so expect more of the same in games to come.