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The Mean Green will begin their second American Athletic Conference campaign as an underdog.
Manning played with UNT tight end Brandon Young Jr., in high school.
North Texas will inch a little closer to the second season of coach Eric Morris’ tenure this week.
Haynes passed away at the age of 86 in Dallas on Thursday.
UNT hasn’t played Texas Tech in Denton since 1952 but has faced the Red Raiders twice in neutral site games at Texas Stadium.
He was previously committed to TCU as a wide receiver.
North Texas jumped into the race to sign Smith in the last few weeks. He committed late Saturday.
North Texas picked up a commitment from Bakersfield College quarterback Carson Woods on Wednesday.
The Mean Green will be rocking some new threads next season in Denton.
The North Texas men’s basketball team will play in an ESPN-sponsored event in Orlando this season that will include four other high-profile mid-major programs.