Tayven Jackson has been designated as the starting quarterback for the North Texas Mean Green as they gear up to play Indiana University in their season opener on September 5, 2026. Jackson, who has a diverse college football background, previously played for the Hoosiers.
He had limited opportunities at Tennessee in 2022 and appeared in 13 games for Indiana during the 2023-24 season, completing 61.2% of his passes, with a total of six touchdowns and six interceptions.
In 2025, he made a move to the University of Central Florida, where he recorded a completion rate of 63.5%, throwing for 2,151 yards, ten touchdowns, and eight interceptions, contributing to the Knights' 5-7 season record.
Jackson's high school career was marked by impressive performances at Center Grove High School, where he accumulated 4,813 passing yards and 47 touchdowns between 2018 and 2021, guiding the team to an undefeated Class 6A championship.
Tayven Jackson is also the brother of Trayce Jackson-Davis, who was honored as the 2019 Indiana Mr. Basketball and is in his fourth season with the Toronto Raptors. The matchup between North Texas and Indiana will kick off at noon and will be available for viewing on Fox.