University of Memphis Athletics
Oct 26, 2026 | Football
FORT WORTH, Texas – For the second time this season, University of Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes was named to the Davey O'Brien Award Great 8, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced on Monday.
Stokes led the Tigers to their first win over East Carolina since 2018 in stunning fashion with a 41-34 win in overtime, where the redshirt junior accounted for all five of Memphis' touchdowns, including the game-winning rush in overtime. In the second half, Stokes found Jermane Hayes and Jemyri Davis twice through the air for scores and ran a pair in himself.
Among all quarterbacks across the country, Stokes sits in the top 10 in passing efficiency (173.6), passing touchdowns (21), passing yards (2,161), points responsible for (138) and passing yards per attempt (9.65).
UP NEXT
Memphis (6-2, 3-1 American) goes back to a Saturday schedule, hosting Army (5-2, 4-1 American) on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. on ESPNU.
BUY TICKETS NOW
Single-game tickets can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331. For group tickets and experiences, please contact the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
For premium seating experiences, please contact the Memphis Athletic Fund at MAFpremium@memphis.edu.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Stokes led the Tigers to their first win over East Carolina since 2018 in stunning fashion with a 41-34 win in overtime, where the redshirt junior accounted for all five of Memphis' touchdowns, including the game-winning rush in overtime. In the second half, Stokes found Jermane Hayes and Jemyri Davis twice through the air for scores and ran a pair in himself.
Among all quarterbacks across the country, Stokes sits in the top 10 in passing efficiency (173.6), passing touchdowns (21), passing yards (2,161), points responsible for (138) and passing yards per attempt (9.65).
UP NEXT
Memphis (6-2, 3-1 American) goes back to a Saturday schedule, hosting Army (5-2, 4-1 American) on Oct. 31 at 7 p.m. on ESPNU.
BUY TICKETS NOW
Single-game tickets can be purchased online at THIS LINK or by calling the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331. For group tickets and experiences, please contact the Memphis Ticket Office at (901) 678-2331.
For premium seating experiences, please contact the Memphis Athletic Fund at MAFpremium@memphis.edu.
HOW TO FOLLOW THE TIGERS: For complete information on Memphis Tigers Football, visit www.GoTigersGo.com and follow the team's social media channels on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
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