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Memphis Beat Charlotte 59-8 as Marcus Stokes Throws 5 Touchdowns

By PSD.XYZ · Saturday, October 3, 2026

Memphis Tigers59@Charlotte 49ers8

The Memphis Tigers routed the Charlotte 49ers 59-8 at Jerry Richardson Stadium in Charlotte, NC on Saturday, October 3, 2026 in FBS college football Week 5 action.

Memphis led 24-0 at halftime. The first quarter swung it: Memphis outscored its opponent 14-0.

Memphis moves to 4-1, while Charlotte falls to 0-5.

Top performers

• Marcus Stokes (MEM, QB): 20/25, 318 YDS, 5 TD
• Jaylin Carter (MEM, RB): 15 CAR, 76 YDS
• Jermane Hayes (MEM, WR): 6 REC, 123 YDS, 1 TD
• Cole Gonzales (CLT, QB): 6/14, 73 YDS, 1 INT
• Henry Rutledge (CLT, RB): 6 CAR, 111 YDS, 1 TD
• Derrick Eley (CLT, WR): 1 REC, 36 YDS

Scoring summary

1. Q1 10:25MEMJermane Hayes 93 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes7-0
2. Q1 5:09MEMJemyri Davis 25 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes14-0
3. Q2 14:26MEMStonka Burnside 28 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes21-0
4. Q2 0:00MEMPhilippe Laforge 20 Yd Field Goal24-0
5. Q3 14:49CLTHenry Rutledge 75 Yd Run24-8
6. Q3 11:55MEMStonka Burnside 19 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes31-8
7. Q3 7:05MEMHunter Tipton 24 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes38-8
8. Q3 4:49MEMDallan Hayden 8 Yd Run45-8
9. Q4 12:35MEMBrady Kluse 7 Yd pass from Air Noland52-8
10. Q4 5:31MEMJordan Thompson 1 Yd Run59-8

Team stats

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