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Final/OT · Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium

Football scores · All scores · East Carolina Pirates · Memphis Tigers

Game Summary

On October 22, 2026, the Memphis Tigers defeated the East Carolina Pirates 41-34 in overtime at Simmons Bank Liberty Stadium. Memphis overcame a 14-point second-half deficit to secure the home victory.

Quarterback Marcus Stokes accounted for 5 touchdowns and scored the Tigers’ overtime touchdown on a somersaulting run. Ellis Ellis Jr. then intercepted a pass to end East Carolina’s possession and seal the result.

The Pirates controlled the early scoring, taking a 10-0 lead through the opening quarter. They extended that advantage to 16-3 by halftime before Memphis began its comeback.

The Tigers scored 17 points in the third quarter and another 14 in the fourth. East Carolina scored 8 and 10 points in those periods, respectively. The teams reached overtime tied at 34-34.

Memphis improved to 6-2 overall and 3-1 in American Conference play. East Carolina fell to 3-4 overall and 1-2 in the conference. The Tigers finished ahead 484-421 in total offense.

Attendance 27,788

Line

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ECU106810034
MEM031714741

Scoring

  1. 1 · 10:22 · ECUNoah Perez 22 Yd Field Goal3–0
  2. 1 · 2:55 · ECUAshton Gray 1 Yd Run (Noah Perez Kick)10–0
  3. 2 · 11:27 · MEMPhilippe Laforge 31 Yd Field Goal10–3
  4. 2 · 6:52 · ECUNoah Perez 30 Yd Field Goal13–3
  5. 2 · 0:00 · ECUNoah Perez 49 Yd Field Goal16–3
  6. 3 · 13:37 · MEMJermane Hayes 59 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes (Philippe Laforge Kick)16–10
  7. 3 · 10:20 · ECUTJ Engleman Jr. 4 Yd Run (Mitch Griffis Pass to Landon Sides for Two-Point Conversion)24–10
  8. 3 · 6:31 · MEMJemyri Davis 20 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes (Philippe Laforge Kick)24–17
  9. 3 · 1:28 · MEMPhilippe Laforge 34 Yd Field Goal24–20
  10. 4 · 12:26 · ECUNoah Perez 40 Yd Field Goal27–20
  11. 4 · 9:48 · MEMJemyri Davis 4 Yd pass from Marcus Stokes (Philippe Laforge Kick)27–27
  12. 4 · 3:31 · MEMMarcus Stokes 2 Yd Run (Philippe Laforge Kick)27–34
  13. 4 · 1:30 · ECULandon Sides 20 Yd pass from Mitch Griffis (Noah Perez Kick)34–34
  14. 5 · 0:00 · MEMMarcus Stokes 5 Yd Run (Philippe Laforge Kick)34–41

Team stats

ECUMEM
3rd down efficiency5-174-15
Total Yards421484
Passing260320
Rushing161164
Turnovers31
Possession29:0130:59

Leaders

  • MEM · Passing YardsMarcus Stokes · 29/43, 320 YDS, 3 TD
  • MEM · Rushing YardsManny Covey · 11 CAR, 79 YDS
  • MEM · Receiving YardsJemyri Davis · 7 REC, 91 YDS, 2 TD
  • MEM · SacksTaylor Burton · 2
  • MEM · TacklesMike Montgomery · 11
  • ECU · Passing YardsMitch Griffis · 14/26, 199 YDS, 1 TD, 2 INT