Tayven Jackson has been selected as the starting quarterback for the North Texas Mean Green, gearing up for their season opener against Indiana University on September 5, 2026. Jackson previously played for the Hoosiers and has experienced a diverse college football journey.
In 2023-24, he participated in 13 games with Indiana, achieving a completion rate of 61.2% and recording six touchdowns alongside six interceptions. After a brief stint at Tennessee in 2022, he transferred to the University of Central Florida in 2025, where he completed 63.5% of his passes for 2,151 yards, ten touchdowns, and eight interceptions, contributing to UCF's 5-7 season.
Jackson's high school career at Center Grove High School was notable, as he threw for 4,813 yards and 47 touchdowns from 2018 to 2021, leading his team to a Class 6A championship. He is also the brother of Trayce Jackson-Davis, a former Indiana Mr. Basketball and current player for the Toronto Raptors.
The matchup between North Texas and Indiana is set to kick off at noon and will be aired on Fox.
