Marcus Stokes throws 5 total TDs as Memphis edges South Florida 52-41
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 13, 2026, 5:12 AM
Last updated Nov 13, 2026
Memphis defeated South Florida 52-41 on Thursday night in Tampa after blowing a 21-point lead. Marcus Stokes contributed significantly for Memphis, completing three touchdown passes and rushing for two others, totaling 313 passing yards. Jaylin Carter added 109 rushing yards and two touchdowns for the Tigers, improving their record to 8-2 overall and 5-1 in the American Conference. South Florida, despite its comeback attempt and taking the lead late in the game, fell to 6-4 and 2-4 in the conference. Both teams will compete again on November 21, with Memphis facing Navy and South Florida taking on Florida Atlantic.
- •Marcus Stokes had three passing TDs and two rushing TDs.
- •Jaylin Carter rushed for 109 yards and two touchdowns.
- •Memphis led by 21 points before South Florida closed the gap.
- •South Florida briefly held a lead with a 38-yard field goal.
- •Memphis will visit Navy on November 21.
- 5:12 AMYahoo Sports — Stokes has 5 total TDs, Memphis blows 21-point lead before beating South Florida 52-41
"(AP) — Marcus Stokes threw three touchdown passes and added two rushing TDs and Memphis blew a 21-point lead before the Tigers beat South Florida 52-41 on Thursday night. Jaylin Carter had 109 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 21 carries for Memphis (8-2, 5-1 American Conference).
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