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CBS Sports lists Marcus Stokes at number 40 in college quarterback rankings

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Last updated Sep 3, 2026

CBS Sports lists Marcus Stokes at number 40 in college quarterback rankings
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Marcus Stokes of the Tigers entered the CBS Sports College Football QB Power Rankings at No. 40 on Wednesday. The ranking follows his first collegiate start during a week zero game against UNLV. Stokes finished that performance with 223 passing yards and two touchdowns, including a 48-yard completion to Stonka Burnside. As a player transitioning from the Division II ranks, Stokes is currently the highest-ranked Group of Six quarterback on the list. He is one of four players from that level to earn a top-50 spot alongside Nick Minicucci, Brad Jackson, and Owen McCown. The Tigers continue their season this Saturday with a home opener against Arkansas State.

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  • •Marcus Stokes holds the No. 40 spot in the latest CBS Sports quarterback rankings.
  • •The Tigers starter threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns against UNLV.
  • •Stokes is the highest-ranked Group of Six quarterback currently included in the top 50.
  • •The Tigers play their next game at home against Arkansas State on Saturday.
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CBS Sports’ David Cobb posted a “College Football QB Power Rankings” on Wednesday, ranking the top 50 quarterbacks at the FBS level. He ranked Marcus Stokes No. 40 after his first start with the Tigers.

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