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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.
Entering the season under coach Dan Mullen, the Rebels sought a first conference championship after three consecutive Mountain West runner-up finishes while facing a formidable Group of Six opponent.
Quarterback Marcus Stokes provided solid play for the Tigers, while a relentless second-half pass rush proved decisive in securing the victory over the Rebels.
The final box score of 27-21 left Memphis with a 1-0 record while the Rebels opened their campaign at 0-1 following the loss.
Next for the Rebels is a road game against the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors on September 5, while the Tigers continue their AAC campaign.