{
  "id": 17163199,
  "title": "North Texas' Jahiem White commits highlight-worthy fumble while trying to hurdle for first down",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/30/north-texas-jahiem-white-commits-highlight-worthy-fumble-while-trying",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-30T02:33:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/college-football/article/north-texas-jahiem-white-commits-highlight-worthy-fumble-while-trying-to-hurdle-for-first-down-023335661.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In a recent American Conference game between Florida Atlantic and North Texas, Jahiem White of the Mean Green made a highlight-worthy fumble while attempting a hurdle to gain a first down with 27 seconds left in the second quarter. The play began with a 28-yard pass from Tayven Jackson to Dalton Carnes, putting the Mean Green in a position to break the 24-24 tie before halftime. White caught the short pass from Jackson and sprinted towards the first-down marker. However, as he leaped for the hurdle, Florida Atlantic defensive back Travis Jackson intercepted the ball, causing it to bounce loose. White did not manage to get out of bounds before losing possession of the football, and it went back into play, where it was recovered by North Texas' defensive lineman Tycoolhill Luman. The fumble, committed by a senior transfer from West Virginia, garnered significant attention, with ESPN commentator Matt Barrie and Chase Daniel labeling it an absurd mistake. Despite White's impressive performance, rushing for 104 yards on 9 carries and a notable 59-yard run, this boneheaded error will likely be remembered as the defining moment of the game. The loss extends the Mean Green's conference winning streak to three games, while the Owls remain at 2-1 in conference play.",
  "summary": "White attempted to jump over defenders for the line to gain before halftime, but the ball popped out.",
  "key_points": [
    "Jahiem White fumbles during hurdle attempt",
    "Fumble occurs with 27 seconds left in second quarter",
    "Mistake labeled absurd by ESPN commentators"
  ],
  "editors_take": "A high-stakes individual error during a critical scoring opportunity shifts the narrative from a productive rushing performance to a costly mistake that defines the outcome of the game.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}