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Memphis football dominates Army with 49-22 victory in October 31 game

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Last updated Nov 1, 2026

Memphis football dominates Army with 49-22 victory in October 31 game

Summary

Memphis football secured a 49-22 victory over Army on October 31 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The Tigers, reversing a trend of slow starts, dominated the first half by scoring on four of their five possessions, taking a 28-14 lead into halftime. Quarterback Marcus Stokes had a standout performance, completing 29 of 35 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns. The Memphis defense effectively contained Army's option offense, limiting them to 365 total yards, while the team's own offense showcased balance with 183 rushing yards. The Tigers have an open week and will next face South Florida on November 12.

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By the Numbers

•Memphis scores on four of five first-half drives.
•Marcus Stokes throws four touchdown passes and rushes for one.
•Memphis limits Army to 365 yards and forces two interceptions.
•Tigers improve to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in conference play.
•Next game is against South Florida on November 12.

Latest Updates

4:18 AMYahoo Sports — Memphis offense shines in 27-point win over Army
3:40 AMYahoo Sports — Takeaways from Memphis football's dominant win over Army, including elite offense

What they're saying

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After three straight games of slow starts, Memphis got out to a great start against the Black Knights and used it to propel them toe a 49-22 win Saturday night.
— Yahoo Sports