Jackson, White lead North Texas to commanding 44-6 win over UNLV.

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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 new coach Neal Brown his first win at North Texas.

Jackson was 15 of 26 passing for 233 yards, including a 32-yard TD to 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.

North Texas (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.

UNLV: At Akron next Saturday.

North Texas: At Texas State next Saturday.

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This story has been corrected to show that the name of the North Texas coach is Neal Brown, not Nate Brown, in 2nd paragraph.

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