North Texas jumped into the race to sign Smith in the last few weeks. He committed late Saturday.
Under the proposal, expansion of the 68-team field included both four- and eight-team models.
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.
Earle started the first two games of last season and was expected to compete for the job heading into 2024.
The Mustangs and Longhorns each had 10 players appeared in the magazine’s preseason All-Texas teams, including Preston Stone and Quinn Ewers.
The expanded 12-team playoff will begin on Dec. 20 and conclude one month later on Jan. 20.
Whitter will enroll as a graduate transfer with two seasons of eligibility remaining.
Top player will now receiver Mike Aresco Most Outstanding Player award.
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