During his radio show at Kegler’s with Tony Caridi on Thursday, West Virginia head coach Neal Brown spoke about the bye week and highlighted Israel “Jacob” Boyce.
Boyce is a true freshman listed as a safety from Douglasville, Georgia. Brown has referred to Boyce many times as a true freshman that has caught his eye.
“He’s a guy that really stepped up and had a great week for us,” Brown said of Boyce. “He may get into the rotation this week, but as the year goes on, he’s going to play.”
The bye week provided a chance to evaluate players further, specifically freshmen. Continuing to impress, Boyce may gradually see defensive snaps, getting playing time and experience.
The 5-foot-11 defensive back was a three-star recruit in the class of 2024. In addition to West Virginia, he received Power Four offers from Boston College and Cincinnati.
