Tayven Jackson, Trayce Jackson-Davis' brother, to start at quarterback against Indiana football
Former Indiana football player Tayven Jackson has been named starting quarterback at North Texas, the Hoosiers' season-opening opponent.
Tayven Jackson, the younger brother of NBA star Trayce Jackson-Davis, has been named the starting quarterback for North Texas as they prepare for the 2026 season. The former Indiana Hoosiers player will make his debut at the University of Indiana against his alma mater in Bloomington. Jackson had a brief stint at Tennessee in 2022, appearing in 13 games and completing 61.2% of his passes with 6 touchdowns and 6 interceptions.
During his time at UCF in 2025, he improved his stats, completing 63.5% of his passes for 2,151 yards, 10 touchdowns, and 8 interceptions while leading the Knights to a 5-7 record. In high school, Jackson was a standout performer, passing for 4,813 yards and 47 touchdowns from 2018-21 and leading the Center Grove Trojans to an undefeated Class 6A championship.
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