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Stokes' 2 TDs, Memphis' Defensive Line Leads Tigers Past UNLV 27-21
Marcus Stokes passed for 223 yards and two touchdowns as Memphis scored the final 13 points and finished with six sacks.
- On Saturday, August 29, 2026, the Memphis Tigers defeated the UNLV Rebels 27-21 in their season opener at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, marking coach Charles Huff's debut.
- Seeking a first conference championship under coach Dan Mullen, the Rebels aimed to improve on three consecutive Mountain West runner-up finishes while facing a Group of Six opponent.
- Quarterback Marcus Stokes led the Memphis offense with solid play, while a relentless second-half pass rush from the Tigers proved decisive in securing the victory over the Rebels.
- Memphis moved to 1-0 on the season, while the Rebels opened their campaign at 0-1 following the final box score of 27-21.
- The Rebels next travel to face the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on Sept. 5, while the Tigers continue their AAC schedule following this season-opening victory.
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Memphis 27, UNLV 21
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Stokes' 2 TDs, Memphis' defensive line leads Tigers past UNLV 27-21
Marcus Stokes threw for 223 yards and two touchdowns as Memphis rattled off the final 13 points to beat UNLV 27-21 on Saturday night in a season opener for both teams.
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