December 20th 2024.
LaVonta Bentley, a senior linebacker for the 20th-ranked Buffaloes, has had quite the eventful six-year college football career. He has experienced the highs of reaching the College Football Playoff and the lows of enduring a six-game losing streak. From being a backup to becoming a star, Bentley has seen it all.
But despite the roller-coaster ride, Bentley is all smiles this week as he prepares to end his college career in a bowl game. On December 28th, he and the Buffaloes will face off against No. 17 BYU in the Valero Alamo Bowl in San Antonio. As Bentley looks back on his journey, he reflects on the ups and downs that have led him to this moment.
For the first four years of his college career, Bentley played at Clemson, one of the top programs in the country. Although he redshirted in 2019, he was a part of the team that went 14-1 and made it to the national title game in the College Football Playoff. But in 2020, Bentley decided to transfer to CU in search of a better opportunity. And that's exactly what he found.
Now, as a senior at CU, Bentley has started every game this season and has been a rock in the middle of the Buffs' defense. He has recorded 49 tackles, four tackles for loss, a sack, and two fumble recoveries. In 2023, he had an even more impressive season with 68 tackles, 11 TFLs, and five sacks. Despite spending most of his college career at Clemson, Bentley takes great pride in being a Buff and is grateful for the relationships he has built with his coaches and teammates.
But Bentley's journey doesn't end with the Alamo Bowl. He has his sights set on the NFL and will shift his focus to draft prep after the game against BYU. He knows that this isn't the end of his football career and trusts that God has a plan for him. As he prepares for his last game in college, Bentley tries not to let the emotions get to him and focuses on making the most of his time on the field.
It's been quite the process for Bentley, from joining a powerhouse program at Clemson to being a part of the rebuilding process at CU under head coach Deion Sanders. But he takes pride in being a part of that process and believes in the bright future of the program. As he prepares to take the next step in his football journey, Bentley is grateful for the experiences and lessons he has gained along the way. And as a senior leader on the team, he hopes to leave a lasting impact on the Buffaloes and inspire future players to embrace the process and work hard towards their goals.
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