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UNT calls off Thursday afternoon classes so students can fill DATCU Stadium for the ESPN game against FAU

Classes that start at noon or later Thursday, Oct. 29, are canceled after students claimed enough tickets in the athletic department's ticket challenge; kickoff against Florida Atlantic is 6:30 p.m.

Zane BoydOctober 26, 20262 min read

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UNT calls off Thursday afternoon classes so students can fill DATCU Stadium for the ESPN game against FAU

More Schools

Denton ISD sets October meetings on boundaries for Mia Price High School

Denton ISD sets aside 12 acres in Landmark for the development's first elementary school

Denton ISD sets 2026-27 tax rate at $1.1528, funds 4% teacher raises

Four students arrested in Boyd High School hazing case

Dallas-area 6A football districts feature heavy competition

Denton ISD launches Honor Card for free admission at school events

NBC DFW publishes high school sports roundup for Sept. 13, 2026

Southern Denton County students named National Merit semifinalists

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