Stokes' 2 TDs, Memphis' defensive line leads Tigers past UNLV 27-21
— Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns as Memphis rattled off the final 13 points to beat UNLV 27-21 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Memphis Tigers
27
UNLV Rebels
21
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | 0 | 7 | 17 | 3 | 27 |
| UNLV | 0 | 14 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
Allegiant Stadium · 31,384 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
20
1st Downs
23
3-11
3rd down efficiency
3-15
0-0
4th down efficiency
2-5
418
Total Yards
460
223
Passing
291
15/26
Comp/Att
25/38
8.6
Yards per pass
7.7
195
Rushing
169
34
Rushing Attempts
41
5.7
Yards per rush
4.1
7-70
Penalties
7-75
1
Turnovers
0
1
Fumbles lost
0
0
Interceptions thrown
0
24:51
Possession
35:09
Top Performers
MEM
- Harrison Tuck NO 6 · YDS 262 · AVG 43.7
- Marcus Stokes C/ATT 15/26 · YDS 223 · AVG 8.6
- Jaylin Carter CAR 15 · YDS 97 · AVG 6.5
- Philippe Laforge FG 2/2 · PCT 100.0 · LONG 36
UNLV
- Jackson Arnold C/ATT 25/37 · YDS 291 · AVG 7.9
- Matt Choules NO 6 · YDS 260 · AVG 43.3
- Tavian McNair REC 1 · YDS 38 · AVG 38.0
- Jaylon Glover CAR 5 · YDS 49 · AVG 9.8
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