North Texas defeats UNLV to secure first win for coach Nate Brown
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 11:43 PM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
North Texas recorded a 44-6 home victory over UNLV on Saturday in Denton. Tayven Jackson led the offensive effort, throwing for 233 yards and two touchdowns while adding a rushing score. Jahiem White contributed 124 rushing yards and reached the end zone twice in the win. The Mean Green defense forced five fumbles and recovered three, while also recording four sacks and one interception. UNLV struggled to generate offense, relying solely on two field goals from Ramon Villela. This performance marks the first win for first-year head coach Nate Brown following a season-opening loss to Indiana. North Texas will travel to face Texas State next Saturday, while UNLV is scheduled to play at Akron.
- •Tayven Jackson threw for two touchdowns and rushed for another in the 44-6 win.
- •Jahiem White rushed for 124 yards and scored two touchdowns for North Texas.
- •The North Texas defense forced five fumbles and recorded four sacks.
- •North Texas moves to a 1-1 record while UNLV falls to 1-2.
- •North Texas plays Texas State next Saturday, and UNLV faces Akron.
- 11:43 PMYahoo Sports — 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 on Saturday. With 70 new players, including 53 transfers, and a season-opening 52-16 loss to defending national champion Indiana, the Mean Green were impressive in their home opener against a team that was expected to battle for a Group of Six playoff spot to give first-year coach Nate Brown his initial win. Jackson was 15-of-26 passing for 233 yards, including a 32-yard connection with White that made it 13-0 in the first quarter.
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