USF turns rout into shootout but still comes up short against Memphis, 52-41

Memphis tight end Aidan O'Callaghan rumbles for 53 yards on a pass reception in the third quarter with USF's Grayson Howard (0) and Israel Boyce giving chase during the Tigers' 52-41 victory on Thursday night at Raymond James Stadium. The play helped set up a Memphis field goal. br/ (MemphisFB / X)Marcus Stokes threw three touchdown passes and added two rushing TDs and Memphis blew a 21-point lead before the Tigers beat South Florida 52-41 on Thursday night.Jaylin Carter had 109 yards rushing and two touchdowns on 21 carries for Memphis (8-2, 5-1 American Conference).The Tigers, who won 59-8 at Charlotte on Oct. 3, are the only team in the Bowl Subdivision with 50-plus points in multiple road games this season.Stokes was 15-of-31 passing for 313 yards with no interceptions and finished with 73 yards rushing on eight carries.Luke Kromenhoek, who made his fourth career start, had 271 yards passing and three touchdowns to go with a 146 yards rushing and a score on 30 carries for South F