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.
Aug 30, 2026, 11:25 am - AP
Play-By-Play
2nd Quarter
UNLV Rebels
Touchdown
8:14 - 2nd
0
MEM
7
UNLV
Tavian McNair 38 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick)
9 plays, 86 yards, 4:30
Memphis Tigers
Touchdown
5:24 - 2nd
7
MEM
7
UNLV
Hunter Tipton 16 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes (Philippe Laforge Kick)
7 plays, 75 yards, 2:50
UNLV Rebels
Touchdown
1:56 - 2nd
7
MEM
14
UNLV
Jackson Arnold 6 Yd Run (Ramon Villela Kick)
8 plays, 75 yards, 3:28
3rd Quarter
Memphis Tigers
Touchdown
13:07 - 3rd
14
MEM
14
UNLV
Stonka Burnside 48 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes (Philippe Laforge Kick)
5 plays, 70 yards, 1:46
UNLV Rebels
Touchdown
10:15 - 3rd
14
MEM
21
UNLV
Kayden McGee 22 Yd pass from Jackson Arnold (Ramon Villela Kick)
6 plays, 85 yards, 2:48
Memphis Tigers
Touchdown
8:38 - 3rd
21
MEM
21
UNLV
Jaylin Carter 36 Yd Run (Philippe Laforge Kick)
3 plays, 57 yards, 1:30
Memphis Tigers
Field Goal
0:43 - 3rd
24
MEM
21
UNLV
Philippe Laforge 32 Yd Field Goal
9 plays, 53 yards, 2:27
4th Quarter
Memphis Tigers
Field Goal
12:11 - 4th
27
MEM
21
UNLV
Philippe Laforge 36 Yd Field Goal
8 plays, 58 yards, 2:40
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