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Returning for Week 6 Head coach Neal Brown said that Haygood (undisclosed) will be back for North Texas for Saturday's matchup against Charlotte, per Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact Haygood was previously listed as questionable after missing each of the last two games for North Texas due to an undisclosed injury, but he appears ready to go this week. The 5-foot-10 sophomore ran for 114 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 3.9 YPC across three contests prior to his injury.

OCTOBER 8 • ROTOWIRE

Out Thursday Haygood (undisclosed) is out for Thursday's game at Tulsa, per the AAC availability report.

Impact Haygood has been ruled out for his second straight game which is not a surprise considering he was considered doubtful. Jahiem White should get the majority of the work in the backfield as a result, with Nick Osho set to serve as the backup. Haygood's next chance to play is Oct. 10 versus Charlotte.

OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE

Downgraded to doubtful Haygood (undisclosed) is described as doubtful for North Texas' game at Tulsa, per Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact The tailback was initially considered questionable moving forward after he sat out the Mean Green's win over Houston Christian, but now, he's considered unlikely to play at Tulsa in Week 5. If he does indeed sit out for a second straight week, expect Nick Osho and Colin Page to see more touches behind Jahiem White in North Texas' backfield.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable moving forward Haygood (undisclosed) did not play during Saturday's matchup against Houston Christian and is questionable moving forward, per Haylie Stum of the North Texas Daily.

Impact Haygood was held out of Saturday's contest due to an undisclosed injury and will be questionable moving forward. The 5-foot-10 running back has had a solid start to the season, running for 114 yards and two touchdowns on 3.9 YPC through the team's first two games. His next chance to return will come against Tulsa on Thursday.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Punches in rushing score Haygood had 11 carries for 50 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 49-35 loss to Texas State.

Impact Haygood surpassed double-digit carries for the second straight game, firmly establishing himself as the primary backup to Jahiem White in the backfield. The running back helped orchestrate a 93-yard scoring drive in the second quarter, punching in a two-yard touchdown.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jackson, White lead North Texas to commanding 44-6 win over UNLV.

Tayven Jackson passed for two touchdowns and ran for another, Jahiem White scored twice and North Texas defeated UNLV 44-6

SEPTEMBER 12 • Associated Press

Signs with North Texas Haygood has signed with North Texas, according to the team's announcement Tuesday.

Impact While enrolled at Missouri, Haygood logged fewer than five carries, all during one game against Louisiana-Lafayette. Ideally for the running back, North Texas uses much more of him.

JANUARY 13 • ROTOWIRE

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Intends to hit portal Haygood intends to hit the NCAA's transfer portal, Sam Spiegelman of Rivals reports.

Impact Haygood becomes questionable for the Missouri-Virginia bowl game. Prior to it, only one of his 2025 games include counting stats, and he logged four rushing attempts for 12 yards.

DECEMBER 12, 2025 • ROTOWIRE