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**Headline: Former Tennessee QB Tayven Jackson Named UCF Starter After Impressive Debut**

**Orlando, FL –** Tayven Jackson, the former Tennessee Volunteers quarterback, has been named the starting quarterback for the University of Central Florida Knights, head coach Scott Frost announced this week. The decision comes after Jackson’s standout performance in UCF’s season-opening 17-10 victory over Jacksonville State.

Jackson entered the game in relief of injured quarterback Cam Fancher and revitalized the Knights’ offense. He completed 17 of 24 passes for 282 yards and two touchdowns. Jackson also added five rushing yards on seven carries. His performance earned him the starting nod for the Knights’ upcoming game against North Carolina A&T, scheduled for Saturday at 7 p.m. ET and to be broadcast on ESPN+.

“Tayven showed poise and leadership when he came in against Jacksonville State,” said Coach Frost. “He executed the offense well and gave us the spark we needed. He’s earned this opportunity.”

Jackson’s journey to UCF began in Knoxville, where he played sparingly as a freshman in 2022. He then transferred to Indiana University, seeing more action over two seasons. After his second campaign with IU, Jackson transferred to UCF, where he will now make his first start.

Saturday promises to be a showcase for former Tennessee quarterbacks, with Nico Iamaleava leading UCLA against UNLV, and Kaidon Salter potentially seeing action for Colorado against Delaware. All the quarterbacks look to have a succesful game, after both Iamaleava and Salter lost their openers a week ago as the starter. Jackson spent just one season in Knoxville as a true freshman. In 2022, he played in three games with no starts. He produced 37 yards through the air on 3-for-4 passing. He also ran for 10 yards and a touchdown. Following that season, with Joe Milton III taking the starting job into 2023, he transferred to Indiana.

Jackson, a native of Greenwood, Indiana, is also the brother of NBA player Trayce Jackson-Davis of the Golden State Warriors.

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