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The Associated Press. (2026, October 3). Stokes throws for career-high 5TDs in Memphis' 59-8 drubbing of Charlotte. Toronto Star. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/stokes-throws-for-career-high-5tds-in-memphis-59-8-drubbing-of-charlotte/article_9dfc921e-fd05-5a2e-aece-3d98a967d7ce.html
The Associated Press. “Stokes throws for career-high 5TDs in Memphis' 59-8 drubbing of Charlotte.” Toronto Star, 3 Oct. 2026, https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/stokes-throws-for-career-high-5tds-in-memphis-59-8-drubbing-of-charlotte/article_9dfc921e-fd05-5a2e-aece-3d98a967d7ce.html.
The Associated Press. “Stokes throws for career-high 5TDs in Memphis' 59-8 drubbing of Charlotte.” Toronto Star, October 3, 2026. https://www.thestar.com/sports/football/stokes-throws-for-career-high-5tds-in-memphis-59-8-drubbing-of-charlotte/article_9dfc921e-fd05-5a2e-aece-3d98a967d7ce.html.
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On Saturday, Marcus Stokes led Memphis to a dominant 59-8 victory over Charlotte in an American Conference opener. Stokes threw for a career-high five touchdowns and completed 20 of 25 passes for 318 yards. Jermane Hayes contributed with six receptions totaling 163 yards and one touchdown. The game started at 11 a.m. EST due to expected bad weather later in the day, instead of the original 3:30 p.m. time slot. Memphis improved their season record to 4-1 while dropping Charlotte’s to 0-5. Upcoming games see Memphis traveling to face UAB, and Charlotte visiting North Texas.