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Memphis QB Marcus Stokes is named Davey O'Brien National Quarterback of the Week

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Marcus Stokes' Halloween night earned a national honor. The Memphis quarterback was named the Davey O'Brien National Quarterback of the Week after the Tigers beat Army 49-22. He completed 29 of 35 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns, and he ran for another score. He's the first player in program history with at least five touchdowns in consecutive games against FBS opponents.

Memphis beat Army 49-22 on Halloween night

  • Army22
    Memphis49
    FinalAt Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium.

Source: WREG.com

Memphis scored in every quarter and had at least 100 yards of offense in each one. On defense, the Tigers forced two interceptions from an Army team that had two turnovers all season.

  • Stokes this season: 2,532 yards and 25 touchdown passes in nine games
  • Memphis record: 7-2, 4-1 American
  • Next: bye week, then Thu., Nov. 12 at South Florida
  • Kickoff: 7 p.m. CT on ESPN

Stokes' night against Army by the numbers

371
passing yards
29 of 35
passes completed
5
touchdowns accounted for
178.5
passing efficiency, third nationally

Source: FOX13 Memphis

Sources: FOX13 Memphis, WREG.com, Daily Memphian

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