Memphis Routs Army 49-22 at Liberty Stadium
Marcus Stokes throws for four touchdowns as Memphis improves to 7-2 overall and 4-1 in the American Conference.
Updated on Nov. 1, 2026 in Football
Memphis defeated Army 49-22 at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium on October 31, 2026. Quarterback Marcus Stokes completed 29 of 35 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns, and also rushed for 30 yards and one touchdown.
Why it matters
The win moves Memphis into position for a possible American Conference title game berth after its loss to Tulane shrank its conference margin for error. Memphis still has South Florida, Navy and Temple remaining on its schedule.
Stokes completed 29 of 35 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns while adding 30 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. Memphis scored on four of five first-half drives, and the source does not provide advanced metrics beyond these box score figures.
The players
Marcus Stokes
Memphis quarterback who threw for 371 yards and four touchdowns in the win over Army.
Army
The United States Military Academy football program, which fell to 5-3 overall and 4-2 in the American Conference.
The details
Memphis forced a stop on Army's opening possession and then drove for a touchdown, and its offensive line gave Stokes extended time to throw throughout the game. Rain began falling late in the second half but did not stop Memphis from building a commanding lead.
Timeline
October 16, 2026: Memphis lost to Tulane, shrinking its conference margin for error.
October 31, 2026: Memphis defeated Army 49-22 at Liberty Stadium.
November 12, 2026: Memphis faces South Florida in Tampa at 7 p.m. CT.
Season Trajectory
The win keeps Memphis in contention in the American Conference race after its October 16 loss to Tulane narrowed its margin for error. With South Florida, Navy and Temple still on the schedule, the team is positioned to remain in the mix for the conference title until the final week of the season if it keeps winning.
Memphis's remaining schedule against South Florida, Navy and Temple will determine whether it can secure a berth in the conference title game. Fantasy managers tracking Marcus Stokes should note his 371-yard, four-touchdown performance against Army.
The takeaway
A single game can reshape a conference race, and Memphis's ability to keep winning through its remaining three American Conference opponents will decide its postseason prospects. Readers following the team should watch the November 12 matchup at South Florida closely.
What happens next
Memphis faces South Florida in Tampa on November 12, 2026 at 7 p.m. CT.
Further reading
For more on the program's recent results, see Football coverage on Wisevoter.
