Nebraska football’s Bryce Benhart, Isaac Gifford returning for another season

LINCOLN, Neb. (KLKN) – Two Nebraska football standouts are returning for another year at Memorial Stadium.

On Monday, offensive lineman Bryce Benhart and defensive back Isaac Gifford announced they will be staying at Nebraska.

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Gifford, a Lincoln native, finished his junior year with a career-high 86 tackles.  He is the first Husker to have over 80 tackles since Nathan Gerry in 2014.

Gifford also had eight pass breakups, 6.5 tackles for a loss and an interception.  He was an honorable-mention All-Big Ten pick.

Benhart played in all 12 games at right tackle in his junior season.  He was also an honorable-mention All-Big Ten selection.

In this year’s Iowa game, Benhart started his 41st game, tying for the most starts by an offensive lineman in program history.

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