Stokes has 5 total TDs, Memphis blows 21-point lead before beating South Florida 52-41
Marcus Stokes threw three touchdown passes and ran for two more as Memphis overcame a 21-point lead loss and won its sixth straight over USF.
- On Thursday night, Memphis defeated South Florida 52-41 as quarterback Marcus Stokes threw three touchdown passes and added two rushing scores. The Tigers overcame surrendering a 21-point lead to secure the victory.
- South Florida rallied from a 21-0 first-quarter deficit, scoring 38 points across the next two quarters to take a 41-38 lead. Kicker Nico Gramatica delivered the go-ahead 38-yard field goal with 8:04 remaining.
- Luke Kromenhoek, making his fourth career start, recorded 271 yards passing and 146 yards rushing for South Florida. Memphis running back Jaylin Carter contributed 109 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 21 carries.
- Memphis regained control late in the fourth quarter, scoring twice to pull away. The Bulls' final drive stalled deep in Memphis territory when receiver Bryson Rodgers dropped a pass on fourth-and-two with 3:38 remaining.
- Improving to 8-2 overall and 5-1 in the American Conference, Memphis remains a strong contender. South Florida next visits Florida Atlantic on November 21.
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South Florida loses to Memphis in an offensive shootout USF Football
South Florida suffered its fourth loss Thursday night against the University of Memphis in a game that saw no shortage of offense. Both teams combined for 1,133 total yards and 93 points, with Memphis getting the best of South Florida at the end 52-41. Memphis junior redshirt Quarterback Marcus Stokes started off hot with two […]
USF's Brian Hartline Unhappy With How Some Players Reacted To Memphis Loss
TAMPA, Fla. – Luke Kromenhoek, Mike Williams and Mudia Reuben met with the media following Thursday evening’s 52-41 loss to visiting Memphis. It was a defeat that left each bruised mentally and physically. There was no moral victory to be found after storming back from a 20-point deficit to take a fourth-quarter lead that evaporated […] USF’s Brian Hartline Unhappy With How Some Players Reacted To Memphis Loss
Memphis Tigers hang on with a 52-41 win at South Florida
South Florida looked overmatched early, as the Tigers jumped out to a three-touchdown lead, but USF stormed back to turn it into a battle that came down to the wire. The Tigers still managed to survive with a 52-41 victory. Related content: Box score: Memphis 52, USF 41
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Memphis 52, South Florida 41
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