Benson is evoking memories of former star tailback Daouda Sylla, who churned out 200-yard games on the ground with what seemed like relative ease during the Oilers’ playoff run in 2017.
The big play, game-breaking ability from Benson is packed into a diminutive 5-7 frame as he erupted for another monster performance in the backfield.
The current Great Midwest rushing leader is just 27 yards away from a 1,000-yard season following 221 more picked up on the ground in a rout against Malone in Week 10. Benson carried the ball 25 times and scored four touchdowns to tie a single-game conference record.
It is now back-to-back 200-plus yard games for the sophomore after he ripped through Walsh for 233 on 40 carries in Week 9.
All of Benson’s rushing touchdowns came in the first half against the Pioneers defense as he found the end zone from 14, 11 and 3 yards out, with an additional one-yard plunge.
He averaged 8.8 yards per carry vs. Malone and the 221 yards is ranked for the sixth most in a single game in league history.
Benson is now averaging 7.4 yards per carry while rushing for 963 yards on 130 attempts. He has played nine games for the Oilers this season.