University of North Texas Athletics
2025 Football Roster

Jersey Number 43
Anthony Benford II
- Position:
- CB
- Ht./Wt.:
- 5-11 / 184
- Class:
- Junior
- Hometown:
- Denton, TX
- High School:
- Guyer HS
- Prev School:
- Missouri Western
Prior to UNT: Spent the 2023 and 2024 seasons at Division II Missouri Western ... appeared in 15 games across two seasons with the Griffons ... appeared in eight games as a sophomore in 2024 ... tallied six tackles with four solo stops on the year ... had two solo stops at Fort Hays State ... finished with a pair of tackles against Nebraska-Kearney ... posted 11 tackles in seven games as a true freshman ... recorded his first career tackle in his first appearance in a win over Lincoln (Mo.) ... tallied three tackles against Northeastern State ... finished with a season-high four tackles in the Live United Bowl against Southern Arkansas ... prepped at Guyer HS in Denton ... was named the District Newcomer of the Year and Second Team All-District in his career ... totaled 32 tackles, 12 PBU, three TFLs and a pair of forced fumbles his senior season.
NCAA Stats Prior to UNT
NCAA Stats Prior to UNT
| Year | TEAM | GP | GS | SOLO | AST | TT | TFL | SACK | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Missouri Western | 7 | 0 | 8 | 3 | 11 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Missouri Western | 8 | 0 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
| 2023-24 | TOTAL | 15 | 0 | 12 | 5 | 17 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0 |
Eric Morris Weekly Press Conference vs. Tulane | Mean Green FB
Tuesday, December 02
Broadcast Highlights vs Temple | Mean Green Football
Saturday, November 29
Postgame Press Conference | UNT vs. Temple
Saturday, November 29
Eric Morris Weekly Press Conference vs. Temple | Mean Green FB
Tuesday, November 25




