North Texas has confirmed that Tayven Jackson will be the starting quarterback for their upcoming season opener against Indiana University. This game, scheduled for September 5 at Memorial Stadium in Bloomington, Indiana, marks a significant moment for Jackson, who previously played for IU for two seasons.
A Greenwood, Indiana native, Jackson had an impressive high school career at Center Grove before moving through several college programs. He was part of the Tennessee football team in 2022 and later transferred to IU. After two years there, he is now set to play for North Texas.
During his time at the University of Central Florida, Jackson recorded 2,151 passing yards, 10 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions.
His ties to IU are strong, as he is the younger brother of former IU basketball player Trayce Jackson-Davis, who plans to attend the game to support him. This matchup also marks IU's first game since they celebrated their national championship win in January.
