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09/12 18:43 CDT Jackson, White lead North Texas to commanding 44-6 win over
UNLV.
Jackson, White lead North Texas to commanding 44-6 win over UNLV.
DENTON, Texas (AP) --- 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. White had 124 yards and 12
carries, reaching the end zone on a 5-yard run on the opening possession of the
second half for a 27-3 lead.
Jackson had a short touchdown run in the first half and a 16-yard connection
with Max Reese in the third. Brendon Haygood had a rushing touchdown and
Dominic De Freitas kicked three field goals.
The defense for the Mean Green (1-1) forced five fumbles and recovered three,
had four sacks and picked off one pass.
The Rebels (1-2) were limited to two field goals from Ramon Villela.
Up next
UNLV: At Akron next Saturday.
North Texas: At Texas State next Saturday.
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