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North Texas turns big plays into 49-39 win over Navy for 4th straight victory

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The Associated Press. (2026, October 24). North Texas turns big plays into 49-39 win over Navy for 4th straight victory. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/north-texas-turns-big-plays-into-49-39-win-over-navy-for-4th-straight-victory/article_ca982f07-6777-56d4-bd85-798a5eac92a1.html

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North Texas defeated Navy 49-39 on Saturday with key plays including a 76-yard punt return and two pass plays over 50 yards. Dalton Carnes’ 76-yard punt return touchdown was followed by Zakye Barker’s 63-yard fumble recovery for another score, contributing to the Mean Green’s fourth straight victory despite being penalized heavily and narrowly out-gained in total yardage. North Texas will play Florida Atlantic at home next Thursday while Navy faces Notre Dame on the road.

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On October 24, 2026, North Texas (The Mean Green), ranked in the top five nationally in passing, total, and scoring offense, secured a 49-39 victory over Navy at Annapolis. Key plays included Dalton Carnes returning a punt for a 76-yard touchdown and Zakye Barker running back a fumble for another score covering 63 yards. North Texas also benefited from long passes such as Tayven Jackson's 53-yard pass to Justin Stevenson, contributing significantly to their final lead of 49-25 by the fourth quarter. Despite Navy (led by Jackson Gutierrez, who rushed for three touchdowns and gained 228 yards) outgaining North Texas in total yardage (506-477), the big plays made the difference for The Mean Green, who have now won four consecutive games. Up next, North Texas will play Florida Atlantic at home, while Navy faces No. 4-ranked Notre Dame in Foxborough, Massachusetts.

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Dalton Carnes returned a punt 76 yards for a touchdown and Zakye Barker took a fumble 63 yards for another score in North Texas’ 49-39 win over Navy on Saturday. asserted

Barker → return → Saturday

The Mean Green had two other scores for over 50 yards via Tayven Jackson’s 53-yard pass to Justin Stevenson for a 42-25 lead in the third quarter and Jahiem White’s 59-yard sprint in the fourth for the game’s final points. asserted

Green → have → points

The Mean Green, coming in ranked in the top five nationally in passing, total and scoring offense, was edged in total yardage by Navy 506-477 and was penalized 80 yards to just 5 for the Midshipmen. asserted

Green → come → Midshipmen

But the big plays carried North Texas (5-2, 3-0 American) to its fourth straight win. asserted

plays → carry → win

Stevenson finished with a career-high 209 yards receiving on eight catches with two TDs, including a 45-yard TD for the game’s first points with the Mean Green remaining in front. asserted

Green → finish → front

White had 174 yards rushing on 20 carries with two scores. asserted

White → have → scores

Jackson was 17-of-23 passing for 305 yards, three TDs and one interception. asserted

Jackson → pass → yards

Jackson Gutierrez rushed for three Navy (2-5, 1-4) touchdowns, gaining 228 yards on 26 carries, and threw for 156 yards and another touchdown. Up next North Texas: Home against Florida Atlantic next Thursday. Navy: Plays No. 4-ranked Notre Dame at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, Massachusetts, next Saturday. ___ asserted

Navy → rush → Foxborough

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