North Texas football defeated Navy 49-39 in Annapolis on October 24, 2026. North Texas improved to 5-2 overall and 3-0 in American Athletic Conference play, remaining unbeaten in conference alongside UTSA.
Where
Annapolis, Maryland
When
Oct. 24, 2026
Sources
Reported by 2 outlets
Taxes and money
None stated in sources.
Who's involved
Tayven JacksonNorth Texas quarterback
Jahiem WhiteNorth Texas running back
Justin StevensonNorth Texas receiver
Neal BrownNorth Texas head coach
Jackson GutierrezNavy quarterback
Dalton CarnesNorth Texas gunner on punt return
Zakye BarkerNorth Texas inside linebacker
North Texas Mean Greenfootball team
Navy Midshipmenfootball team
The facts
North Texas quarterback Tayven Jackson recorded 305 passing yards and three touchdowns on 17-of-23 completions.2
North Texas running back Jahiem White rushed for 174 yards and two touchdowns on 20 carries, plus four receptions for 58 yards.2
North Texas receiver Justin Stevenson posted 209 receiving yards on eight receptions with two touchdown catches.2
Navy quarterback Jackson Gutierrez rushed for 228 yards and three touchdowns, plus 133 passing yards and one touchdown.2
North Texas' defense recorded a fourth down stop to start the game and led 14-3 early.2
North Texas led by as many as 18 points in the wire-to-wire victory.2
North Texas is one of two American Athletic Conference teams unbeaten in conference play, sharing the designation with UTSA.2
Who said what
These are statements and claims made by the people involved. They are reported, not verified.
Underdog Dynasty This was Neal Brown's first season as North Texas head coach.2
Underdog Dynasty North Texas lost its top passer, rusher and receiver from last season in the offseason.2
How they headlined it
The same event, as each outlet put it. Marked words appear in only one outlet's headline.
North Texas turns big plays into 49-39 win over Navy for 4th straight victory
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