North Texas has confirmed that Tayven Jackson will be the starting quarterback for their upcoming game against Indiana University, ranked No. 6. This matchup is set to take place on September 5 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana.
Jackson, who is originally from Greenwood, Indiana, previously played for Indiana University for two seasons. He has a strong connection to the Hoosiers, having attended Center Grove High School before playing at various colleges. After his time at IU, he moved to the University of Central Florida for the 2025 season, where he recorded a total of 2,151 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions.
In addition to his football accomplishments, Jackson is related to former IU basketball player Trayce Jackson-Davis, who has expressed his intention to attend the game to cheer on his brother. This game marks IU's first since celebrating their national championship victory in January.
Source: sports.yahoo.com.
