Texas State faces North Texas in Week 3 of college football
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Last updated Sep 14, 2026

Texas State football will play North Texas in Week 3 of the 2026 season. North Texas, led by new head coach Neal Brown, suffered an opening loss to Indiana but rebounded with a 44-6 victory over UNLV. The Eagles are seeking to capitalize on a transfer-heavy roster after narrowly missing the College Football Playoff last season. Key players for North Texas include quarterback Tayven Jackson, who has shown improvement, and running back Jaheim White. The matchup continues a long-standing rivalry between the programs.
- •Texas State seeks its first win after two losses.
- •North Texas aims for a second consecutive victory.
- •Quarterback Tayven Jackson has improved for North Texas.
- •North Texas lost its opener but defeated UNLV significantly.
- •The teams have a historical rivalry dating back to 1922.
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