Memphis Pulls Off Something No Other FBS Team Has Done This Season
Memphis survived a wild finish against USF to claim a distinction no other FBS team has achieved this season.
Memphis Tigers secured a victory against South Florida, marking the only FBS team to score at least 50 points in multiple road games this season. The Tigers triumphed 52-41, extending their season record to 8-2 overall and 5-1 in American Conference play. Quarterback Marcus Stokes led the charge with an impressive performance, tallying 386 total yards and five touchdowns, while rushing for 73 more yards and two more scores.
His remarkable feat included three consecutive games with five touchdowns and four straight games with at least 300 passing yards. Despite trailing by three touchdowns early on, Stokes regained control, scoring three first-quarter touchdowns and leading Memphis to a 21-0 lead. However, South Florida mounted a comeback, with quarterback Luke Kromenhoek throwing three touchdown passes and rushing for another, accumulating 552 yards of offense.
Memphis' defense ultimately secured the win, as Jaylin Carter ran 26 yards for a late touchdown and the Tigers sealed the game with seven sacks on the final drive.
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