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Stokes Throws for Career-High 5TDs in Memphis' 59-8 Drubbing of Charlotte
Stokes completed 20 of 25 passes for 318 yards as Memphis scored on its first three touchdown drives and added a field goal before halftime.
- Marcus Stokes threw five touchdowns, leading Memphis to a 59-8 victory over Charlotte in their American Conference opener on Saturday, October 3, 2026.
- Anticipating inclement weather, officials moved the game start to 11 a.m. EST; the lopsided result marked the Tigers' largest win since defeating North Alabama 59-0 on Nov. 19, 2022.
- Stokes completed 20 of 25 passes for 318 yards, throwing scoring passes of 93, 25, and 28 yards to Jermane Hayes, Jemyri Davis, and Hunter Tipton respectively.
- Charlotte's Henry Rutledge ran 75 yards untouched to score, while Memphis countered with a 19-yard touchdown pass to Stonka Burnside and a 20-yard field goal from Philippe Laforge.
- Memphis travels to face UAB next Saturday, while Charlotte will attempt to secure its first victory when the team plays North Texas.
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NiagaraFallsReview.caStokes throws for career-high 5TDs in Memphis’ 59-8 drubbing of Charlotte
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Marcus Stokes threw for a career-high five touchdowns and Memphis routed Charlotte 59-8 on Saturday in an American Conference opener. Stokes completed 20 of 25 passes for 318 yards. Jermane Hayes caught six passes for 163 yards and a touchdown. Memphis (4-1) moved its record to 7-7 in conference openers since...
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