Charles Huff to announce Memphis starting quarterback on Sunday
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 20, 2026, 1:29 AM
Last updated Aug 20, 2026

Memphis football's head coach Charles Huff will announce the starting quarterback for the Tigers on Sunday, August 23. This decision comes ahead of the team's season opener against UNLV on August 29. Huff has not disclosed the choice but mentioned the internal competition between quarterbacks Marcus Stokes and Air Noland. Both players have distinct backgrounds: Stokes has experience from West Florida, while Noland has played limited snaps at Ohio State and South Carolina. The announcement will give the chosen quarterback time to practice with the first unit before the game.
- •Memphis football's season kicks off August 29 against UNLV.
- •Huff has brought in three quarterbacks this offseason.
- •Stokes and Noland have been in a competitive battle since spring practices.
- •The team will learn the starting quarterback before the first game.
- •Huff emphasized the need for practice time with the starting unit.
- 1:29 AMYahoo Sports — Charles Huff will name a starting quarterback to the team on Sunday
"Memphis football kicks off the season on Saturday August 29 against UNLV, and the biggest questions about the team revolve around the quarterback position. Charles Huff brought in three quarterbacks during the offseason, and Marcus Stokes and Air Noland have been in a quarterback battle since spring practice.
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