Marcus Stokes throws five touchdown passes as Memphis beats Charlotte 59-8
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 3, 2026, 6:34 PM
Last updated Oct 3, 2026
Marcus Stokes threw a career-high five touchdown passes as Memphis defeated Charlotte 59-8 in their American Conference opener on October 3. Stokes completed 20 of 25 passes for 318 yards. The Tigers dominated early, building a 24-0 lead by halftime. Charlotte managed a touchdown shortly after halftime, but Memphis answered quickly with another touchdown drive. Memphis improves to 4-1 for the season, while Charlotte remains winless at 0-5. Memphis will next face UAB, while Charlotte seeks its first win against North Texas.
- •Marcus Stokes throws for 318 yards and five touchdowns
- •Memphis scores 24 unanswered points in the first half
- •Charlotte scores a touchdown at the start of the second half
- •Memphis improves record to 4-1 overall
- •Next games: Memphis at UAB, Charlotte at North Texas
- 6:34 PMYahoo Sports — Stokes throws for career-high 5TDs in Memphis' 59-8 drubbing of Charlotte
"(AP) — Marcus Stokes threw for a career-high five touchdowns and Memphis routed Charlotte 59-8 on Saturday in an American Conference opener.Stokes completed 20 of 25 passes for 318 yards.
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