Memphis football rallies to defeat East Carolina in overtime
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 23, 2026, 9:46 AM
Last updated Oct 23, 2026
Memphis football staged a comeback to win against East Carolina, 41-34, in overtime on October 22 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. The Tigers overcame a challenging first half where they scored just three points. After regrouping at halftime, Memphis took the lead in the fourth quarter, only to see East Carolina force overtime with a late touchdown. In the extra period, quarterback Marcus Stokes rushed for a touchdown, and the Tigers clinched the victory with a critical interception by Ellis Ellis Jr. Memphis aims to build on this win as they prepare to host Army on October 31.
- •Memphis improves to 6-2, 3-1 in American Conference play.
- •Stokes contributed a touchdown in overtime to secure the win.
- •The Tigers struggled offensively in the first half, scoring only three points.
- •East Carolina's late touchdown sent the game into overtime.
- •Memphis will face Army next on October 31.
- 9:46 AMYahoo Sports — What Memphis football coach Charles Huff said after comeback win vs ECU in OT
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