Stokes throws for career-high 5TDs in Memphis' 59-8 drubbing of Charlotte
— Marcus Stokes threw for a career-high five touchdowns and Memphis routed Charlotte 59-8 on Saturday in an American Conference opener.
NCAA - Football
FINAL
Saturday, October 3, 2026
Memphis Tigers
59
Charlotte 49ers
8
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MEM | 14 | 10 | 21 | 14 | 59 |
| CLT | 0 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
Jerry Richardson Stadium · 8,856 att.
Match Report
Team Stats
36
1st Downs
8
10-16
3rd down efficiency
1-10
2-2
4th down efficiency
0-0
674
Total Yards
209
386
Passing
77
25/31
Comp/Att
7/16
12.5
Yards per pass
4.8
288
Rushing
132
58
Rushing Attempts
24
5.0
Yards per rush
5.5
5-40
Penalties
5-43
0
Turnovers
4
0
Fumbles lost
3
0
Interceptions thrown
1
40:25
Possession
19:35
Top Performers
MEM
- Marcus Stokes C/ATT 20/25 · YDS 318 · AVG 12.7
- Jermane Hayes REC 6 · YDS 123 · AVG 20.5
- Air Noland C/ATT 5/6 · YDS 68 · AVG 11.3
- Harrison Tuck NO 2 · YDS 68 · AVG 34.0
CLT
- Ian Kelly NO 7 · YDS 331 · AVG 47.3
- Henry Rutledge CAR 6 · YDS 111 · AVG 18.5
- Derrick Eley REC 1 · YDS 36 · AVG 36.0
- Cole Gonzales C/ATT 6/14 · YDS 73 · AVG 5.2
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