TJ Bush, Jr.

Schedule

at James Madison

Saturday, September 5,

12:00 PM ET

vs Gardner-Webb

Saturday, September 12,

6:00 PM ET

vs Ball State

Saturday, September 19,

4:00 PM ET

at Coastal Carolina

Thursday, September 24,

7:30 PM ET

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2023 (Fr.):

FWAA Freshman All-American
Conference USA All-Freshman Team
Started all 14 games at defensive end as a true freshman
Finished the season with 32 tackles (11 solo, 21 assisted)
Ranked third on the team with 7.0 tackles for a loss (22 yards)
Also recorded two sacks for a loss of 11 yards)
Ranked fourth on the team with five pass breakups
Also added three quarterback hurries
Helped Liberty finish the season ranked No. 9 in the country in turnovers gained (25), No. 21 in turnover margin (0.50) and No. 24 in rushing defense (116.7 yards allowed per game)
Two tackles, including a tackle for a loss and a quarterback hurry, against Bowling Green in his first collegiate game
Two solo tackles, including a seven-yard sack, at Buffalo
Three assisted tackles and two quarterback hurries at Western Kentucky
Recorded a season-high six stops against Louisiana Tech, including three solo tackles and 1.5 tackles for a loss
Five stops against Old Dominion, including 1.5 tackles for a loss
Two tackles and a quarterback hurry during the CUSA Football Championship game against New Mexico State
Two tackles, including a pass breakup, against No. 8 Oregon in the Vrbo Fiesta Bowl

Prep:

Graduated from Freedom High School in Woodbridge, Va.
Three-star recruit as ranked by 247Sports.com
Three-star recruit as ranked by Rivals.com
Helped Freedom High School to the state championship title during his senior season
Named District and Regional Player of the Year
Finished his senior year with 85 tackles, 33.0 tackles for a loss and 29.5 sacks
2022 Class 6A Virginia State Defensive Player of the Year

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