Tayven Jackson News, Rumors, Updates - North Texas Mean Green

Supplies three total touchdowns Jackson was 18-for-31 passing for 303 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 52-23 win over Rice. He also had five rushes for two yards with two touchdowns.

Impact Jackson failed to throw for at least three touchdown passes for the first time since Week 4, illustrating just how dominant he has been through the air this season. His lone passing score came in the third quarter on a 19-yard connection with Dalton Carnes, marking only the second occasion this season that he finished a game with a single touchdown pass. He compensated for his lighter passing touchdown total by notching two short rushing scores, both coming from inside six yards. Jackson continued to rack up passing yards overall, throwing for over 300 yards for the fifth consecutive contest.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Jahiem White has 141 yards rushing and 4 TDs, North Texas beats Rice 52-23

Jahiem White had 141 yards rushing and three touchdowns, Tayven Jackson threw a touchdown pass and added two scoring runs and North Texas beat Rice 52-23 or the Mean Green’s sixth...

NOVEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Four passing scores in win Jackson completed 33 of 46 passes for 404 yards and four touchdowns during Thursday's 48-41 victory versus Florida Atlantic. He also had five rushes for 41 yards.

Impact Jackson directed another productive passing attack, surpassing the 400-yard mark for the second time this season. The high-scoring effort saw him top 40 attempts while logging 30-plus completions for the second time this fall. The quarterback also rushed for a season-high 41 yards on five attempts. His 2,577 passing yards and 72.3 completion percentage lead the American Conference. North Texas remains undefeated in conference play behind Jackson, who will look to extend the team's winning streak against Rice on Saturday.

NOVEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Tayven Jackson, Jahiem White propel North Texas to 48-41 victory over Florida Atlantic

Tayven Jackson passed for 404 yards and four touchdowns, Jahiem White rushed for 193 yards and two scores and North Texas held off Florida Atlantic 48-41

OCTOBER 30 • Associated Press

Tosses three TD in high-scoring win Jackson was 17-for-23 passing for 305 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 49-39 victory versus Navy.

Impact Jackson returned from North Texas' bye week in peak form, continuing his dominant display through the air by tossing three or more touchdown passes for his third consecutive contest. The quarterback averaged a season-high 13.3 yards per pass attempt while connecting on 73.9 percent of his throws. He ended up throwing an interception in the third quarter while trying to connect with Justin Stevenson. Through seven games, he has thrown for 2,173 yards, 18 touchdowns and five interceptions while adding 55 rushing yards and two scores on 25 attempts.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

North Texas turns big plays into 49-39 win over Navy for 4th straight victory

Dalton Carnes returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown and Zakye Barker took a fumble 63 yards for another score in North Texas’ 49-39 win over Navy on Saturday, the Mean Green's f...

OCTOBER 24 • Associated Press

Massive day in win Jackson was 24-for-31 passing for 349 yards and five touchdowns during Saturday's 50-10 victory against Charlotte.

Impact Jackson was stellar once again for North Texas, leading a Mean Green passing attack that continues to elevate its play week by week. The quarterback threw a career-high five touchdowns and avoided turnovers after committing three giveaways against Tulsa last week. He connected on his first 14 passes of the game, distributing his five scores among four different pass catchers to bring his season total to 15 passing touchdowns. The blowout allowed him to sit out the entire fourth quarter while backup Chaston Ditta saw action under center. Jackson and the team are heading into a bye week before returning to action against Navy on Oct. 24.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Tayven Jackson's 5 touchdown passes lead the way and North Texas routs Charlotte 50-10

Tayven Jackson threw five touchdown passes, setting a personal best for the second consecutive game, and North Texas routed Charlotte 50-10

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Responsible for five TDs in overtime win Jackson was 24-for-39 passing for 332 yards, four touchdowns and two interceptions during Thursday's 45-44 overtime victory versus Tulsa. He also had six rushes for zero yards with...

Impact Jackson tossed a season-high five touchdowns and punched in a one-yard score to put the Mean Green ahead in overtime. The quarterback did commit three turnovers but was able to make up for it with his offensive outburst. North Texas' offense has been clicking in their last three games, scoring 30 or more points with Jackson leading the offense. With conference play under way, the signal-caller will look to keep the momentum rolling as they host Charlotte on Saturday.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Tayven Jackson throws 4 TD passes, runs for TD in OT as UNT beats Tulsa 45-44

Tayven Jackson threw a season-high four touchdown passes and added a 1-yard rushing TD in overtime, Jahiem White had 219 yards rushing and a touchdown, and North Texas beat Tulsa 4...

OCTOBER 2 • Associated Press

Near perfect in blowout win Jackson completed 16 of 18 passes for 270 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 63-14 victory over Houston Christian.

Impact Jackson was two incompletions away from a perfect passing game, generating a highly efficient outing in the blowout victory. The signal-caller connected with TJ Chukwurah for a 14-yard score, bringing his season total to six passing touchdowns. Following the touchdown pass, his day was done as backup Chaston Ditta came in to relieve him. He will likely see more action against Tulsa this Saturday in the team's first conference matchup of the season.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

White runs for 133 yards, 4 TDs to lead North Texas to 63-14 rout over Houston Christian

Jahiem White ran for 133 yards and four touchdowns to lead North Texas to a 63-14 rout over Houston Christian

SEPTEMBER 27 • Associated Press

Delivers three passing touchdowns Jackson completed 43 of 57 passes for 483 yards, three touchdowns and one interception during Saturday's 49-35 loss against Texas State.

Impact North Texas resorted to relying on Jackson and the passing attack throughout the contest against Texas State as he attempted a staggering 57 passes. He set a career high in passing yards and touchdowns, adding to his strong season numbers. However, the lead signal-caller and the offense went quiet in the second half, scoring only seven points on an 18-yard touchdown pass to Jahiem White. He once again spread the ball evenly, connecting with nine different pass catchers to highlight the depth of the passing game.

SEPTEMBER 21 • ROTOWIRE

Davian Jackson scores 4TDs, Brad Jackson throws for 4 in Texas State's 49-35 win over North Texas

Davian Jackson scored four touchdowns including a 57-yarder late in the fourth quarter to ensure Texas State’s 49-35 win over North Texas for the Bobcats’ first win of the season o...

SEPTEMBER 19 • Associated Press

Bounces back against UNLV Jackson was 15-for-26 passing for 233 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 44-6 win over UNLV. He also had seven rushes for 15 yards with one touchdown.

Impact Jackson found his rhythm against UNLV, contributing three scores in the blowout win. On paper, it seemed like it could be a tough matchup for the quarterback, but he fared well by putting together one of his best games as a starting quarterback in his career. He distributed the ball evenly, finding eight different pass catchers while no individual target hauled in more than three receptions. Jackson will look to continue his momentum against Texas State in Week 3.

SEPTEMBER 14 • 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

Throws a pick in loss Jackson completed 22 of 28 passes for 192 yards and one interception during Saturday's 52-16 loss against Indiana. He also had six rushes for 22 yards.

Impact Jackson couldn't get past a Hoosiers' secondary that eventually intercepted him late in the fourth quarter, leaving his final total under 200 passing yards. The UCF transfer didn't have an ideal debut with the Mean Green, though facing the reigning national champions would test any quarterback. His starting role should remain intact next Saturday against UNLV, where he will aim to bounce back.

SEPTEMBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Hoover throws 4 TD passes as No. 6 Indiana opens title defense with a 52-16 rout of North Texas

Josh Hoover threw for 231 yards and four touchdowns, including a 15-yard score on his first pass with No. 6 Indiana, and Turbo Richard rushed for two more scores to help the defend...

SEPTEMBER 5 • Associated Press

How to watch Bethune-Cookman vs UCF: Live stream NCAA College Football, TV channel UCF opens its 2026 college football season Thursday night when the Knights welcome in-state opponent Bethune-Cookman to Acrisure Bounce Hous...

SEPTEMBER 3 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

No. 6 Indiana turns page on its championship season and starts its title defense against North Texas

Indiana is gearing up for another football season after last year's national championship

SEPTEMBER 2 • Associated Press

Indiana's Sleepy Non-Conference Schedule Just Got a Tayven Jackson Revenge Game Indiana’s non-conference schedule didn’t offer much intrigue, but Tayven Jackson facing his former team in Week 1 gives the Hoosiers an imme...

AUGUST 26 • SI.COM

North Texas Names Ex-Indiana QB Tayven Jackson Week 1 Starter Against Hoosiers

The North Texas Mean Green named former Indiana quarterback Tayven Jackson their Week 1 starter against the Hoosiers.

AUGUST 26 • FOX SPORTS

North Texas Names Ex-Indiana QB Tayven Jackson Week 1 Starter Against Hoosiers

Named starting quarterback Jackson will be North Texas' starting quarterback Sept. 5 at Indiana for Week 1, Pete Thamel of ESPN reports.

Impact Going into the 2026 season, North Texas' quarterback position boiled down to three options, two of them more experienced transfers. Jackson logged a lot more experience, both in 2025 and before, culminating in a UCF season with 200 completed passes for 2,151 yards and 10 touchdowns. Jackson's primary issue that year was turnovers, as he logged the same number of TOs as passing TDs, with eight interceptions and two fumbles lost. The quarterback will look to prove he cleaned his passing up, and doing so against his first team Indiana, would be icing on the cake.

AUGUST 26 • ROTOWIRE

Leading position battle Head coach Neal Brown made it clear that Jackson leads the way for the North Texas quarterback competition, per Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact Jackson has been viewed as the leader for the starting job with North Texas as the start of the 2026 season draws closer, and Brown's statements made it clear that's still the case. The 6-foot-4 signal caller transferred in from UCF in the offseason, where he threw for 2,151 yards and 10 touchdowns to eight interceptions across 11 games last season. Brown indicated that the team may continue to wait to make an official announcement, but every indication is that Jackson is the likeliest candidate to lead the offense to start the 2026 season.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Competing for QB1 gig in Denton Jackson is in the midst of a three-man QB battle with Chris Jimerson and Chaston Ditta, per Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle.

Impact Jackson, who transferred to North Texas after one year at Tennessee, two years at Indiana and spending the most recent season at UCF, appears to be out in front in the three-man race for the starting quarterback gig in Denton, although the battle is still raging. Last fall with the Knights, he tossed for 2,151 yards, 10 touchdowns and eight interceptions, adding 85 yards and a score on the ground. He's the most experienced of the three and again, should have the inside track, but the Mean Green will let this battle rage into fall camp.

JULY 24 • ROTOWIRE

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