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Stokes Has 5 Total TDs, Memphis Blows 21-Point Lead Before Beating South Florida 52-41
Stokes accounted for five touchdowns and Memphis held off a late South Florida rally after the Bulls briefly took the lead.
On Thursday, quarterback Marcus Stokes led Memphis past South Florida 52-41, throwing three touchdown passes and adding two rushing scores as the Tigers overcame a 21-point lead deficit.
South Florida quarterback Luke Kromenhoek, making his fourth career start, kept the Bulls competitive with 271 passing yards and 146 rushing yards, briefly taking a 41-38 lead late in the fourth quarter.
Stokes finished with 313 passing yards, including a 76-yard touchdown to Jemyri Davis, while Jaylin Carter added 109 rushing yards and Jason Collins contributed two touchdowns.
With 8:04 remaining, kicker Nico Gramatica gave South Florida a 41-38 lead before Memphis defensive player Mond Tapp secured victory with back-to-back sacks on the final Bulls drive.
Memphis visits Navy and Florida Atlantic on Nov. 21, remaining the only Bowl Subdivision team with 50-plus points in multiple road games this season.