Marcus Stokes named starting quarterback for Memphis against UNLV

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 12:46 AM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Marcus Stokes named starting quarterback for Memphis against UNLV

Summary

Marcus Stokes, a transfer from West Florida, will start at quarterback for Memphis in their season opener against UNLV on August 29. Stokes outperformed South Carolina transfer Air Noland for the position. Last season, he was named Gulf South Conference offensive player of the year after throwing for 3,297 yards with 30 touchdowns. Stokes aims to bring his successful Division II experience to Memphis under offensive coordinator Kevin Decker's scheme.

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•Stokes starts for Memphis against UNLV on August 29.
•He threw for 3,297 yards and 30 touchdowns last season.
•Stokes was Gulf South Conference offensive player of the year.
•He previously played at West Florida and was redshirted in 2023.
•Stokes was a former four-star recruit before transferring.

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