Stokes Named to Davey O’Brien Great 8 for Second Time in 2026

FORT WORTH, Texas – For the second time this season, University of Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes was named to the Davey O'Brien Award Great 8, the Davey O'Brien Foundation announced on Monday. Stokes led the Tigers to their first win over East Carolina since 2018 in stunning fashion with a 41-34 win in overtime, where the redshirt junior accounted for all five of Memphis' touchdowns, including the game-winning rush in overtime. In the second half, Stokes found Jermane Hayes and Jemyri Davis twice through the air for scores and ran a pair in himself. Among all quarterbacks across the country,...