#13 Ben Minich 2023-24 Football Roster

AS A SOPHOMORE (2024)

• at TEXAS A&M (8/31): Did not play
• NORTHERN ILLINOIS (9/7): Saw action on special teams in the game
• at PURDUE (9/15): Competed on the defensive side of the ball in the win
• MIAMI UNIVERSITY (9/22): Saw playing time for the Irish in the win
• STANFORD (10/12): Saw action on defense and special teams… tallied a career-high three tackles – two solo, one assisted… shared a sack for a loss of two yards on a fourth-down stop for the Irish… first sack and tackle for loss of career
• at GEORGIA TECH (10/19): Competed on defense and special teams… registered a solo tackle
• at NAVY (10/26): Saw playing time in the victory
• FLORIDA STATE (11/09): Saw action for the Irish… registered a solo tackle
• VIRGINIA (11/16): Competed in the win
• ARMY (11/23): Saw playing time in the victory… had a pass breakup on defense
• at USC (11/30): Competed for the Irish in the win… tallied two tackles – one solo, one assisted
• INDIANA (12/20): Saw playing time… posted an assisted tackle on special teams

AS A FRESHMAN (2023)

• Saw action in three games as a freshman … Recorded an assisted tackle
• WAKE FOREST (11/19): Made his collegiate debut as he took the field against the Demon Deacons
• at STANFORD (11/25): Took the field in the victory against the Cardinal
• OREGON STATE – TONY THE TIGER SUN BOWL (12/29): Finished with an assisted tackle in the win

PREP AND PERSONAL

• A consensus four-star recruit as rated by 247 Sports, ESPN, On3 and Rivals
• The 232nd overall prospect, 17th safety and fifth-ranked player in the state by 247 Sports
• The 296th overall prospect, 23rd safety and 10th-ranked player in the state by On3
• The 10th-ranked player in the state and 29th-rated safety by Rivals
• The 25th regional-ranked prospect, 21st safety and 8th-rated player in the state by ESPN
• Led Lakota West to a 13-1 record and a 9-0 conference mark in 2022
• As a junior, helped the Firebirds to an 11-2 overall record and a 7-0 Greater Miami Conference record
• A 2022 First-Team All-Ohio selection as a defensive back
• Also competed in basketball and ran track
• Boasts personal-bests of 10.77 in the 100-meters and 22.22 in the 200 meters
• Competed under head coach Tom Bolden at Lakota West
• Son of David and Maggie Minich
• Has two siblings, Ellie and Drew