University of Memphis Athletics
Oct 26, 2026 | Football
NEW ORLEANS – University of Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes was named to the Manning Award Stars of the Week list for a second time this season, the award committee announced Monday.
Last Friday, Stokes was one of 15 quarterbacks added to the initial list of 40 for the Manning Award Watch List. Finalists for the award will be selected in early December, and the winner is scheduled to be announced during the College Football Playoff National Championship.
In Memphis' latest matchup, Stokes guided a second-half comeback, scoring all five of the Tigers' touchdowns, three through the air and two on the ground, including a five-yard rush to win the game in overtime. In that win, Stokes had his fourth game with at least 300 passing yards and third with at least three passing touchdowns while also completing a career-high 29 passes.
Stokes, a redshirt junior, has led one of the nation's top offenses, being ranked seventh in total offense, 10th in rushing offense and 22nd in passing offense with the seventh-best team passing efficiency at the FBS level. Memphis' 37 offensive touchdowns also rank tied for seventh in the country and the Tigers have the third-most first downs in all of college football.
Individually, Stokes ranks within the top 10 in passing efficiency, passing yards, passing touchdowns and points responsible for.
The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2004 to honor the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that includes candidates' bowl performances in its balloting.
Since the Manning Award began recognizing Stars of the Week in 2011, 633 different quarterbacks from 138 schools have been recognized.
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.
Last Friday, Stokes was one of 15 quarterbacks added to the initial list of 40 for the Manning Award Watch List. Finalists for the award will be selected in early December, and the winner is scheduled to be announced during the College Football Playoff National Championship.
In Memphis' latest matchup, Stokes guided a second-half comeback, scoring all five of the Tigers' touchdowns, three through the air and two on the ground, including a five-yard rush to win the game in overtime. In that win, Stokes had his fourth game with at least 300 passing yards and third with at least three passing touchdowns while also completing a career-high 29 passes.
Stokes, a redshirt junior, has led one of the nation's top offenses, being ranked seventh in total offense, 10th in rushing offense and 22nd in passing offense with the seventh-best team passing efficiency at the FBS level. Memphis' 37 offensive touchdowns also rank tied for seventh in the country and the Tigers have the third-most first downs in all of college football.
Individually, Stokes ranks within the top 10 in passing efficiency, passing yards, passing touchdowns and points responsible for.
The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2004 to honor the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only quarterback award that includes candidates' bowl performances in its balloting.
Since the Manning Award began recognizing Stars of the Week in 2011, 633 different quarterbacks from 138 schools have been recognized.
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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