NEW ORLEANS (November 2, 2026) – Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes headlines Manning Award Stars of the Week for the second-straight week after accounting for five touchdowns in a 49-22 victory over Army.
Stokes completed 29 of 35 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns without an interception while adding a rushing score to cap a career performance.

He is joined by seven other quarterbacks who turned in outstanding performances during Week 9, combining for 2,763 passing yards and 29 touchdown passes.

The Manning Award was created by the Allstate Sugar Bowl in 2004 to honor the college football accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning.

Since the Manning Award began recognizing Stars of the Week in 2011, 636 different quarterbacks from 139 schools have been recognized.

Hank Brown, Iowa (20-of-24, 222 yards, 2 TDs)
Brown led Iowa to a dominant 30-0 victory over No. 25 Wisconsin, completing 20 of 24 passes for 222 yards and two touchdowns. Brown threw touchdown passes to tight end DJ Vonnahme and Tony Diaz, helping the Hawkeyes bounce back from a 13-10 loss to Minnesota. His 83.3-percent completion rate helped Iowa control the game from start to finish.

Tommy Carr, Michigan (22-of-27, 266 yards, 3 total TDs)
Carr registered a clutch performance to lead Michigan to a 28-21 victory over Rutgers. He completed 22 of 27 passes for 266 yards and a touchdown while adding 54 rushing yards and two scores on the ground. Carr accounted for 320 yards of total offense and three touchdowns, including the decisive fourth-quarter rushing score that secured the Wolverines' victory.

Tayven Jackson, North Texas (33-of-46, 404 yards, 4 TDs)
Jackson passed for 404 yards and four touchdowns to lead North Texas to a 48-41 victory over Florida Atlantic. He completed 33 of 46 passes, continuing an impressive stretch that included his second consecutive game with more than 300 passing yards. Jackson followed a three-touchdown performance against Navy.

DJ Lagway, Baylor (16-of-25, 319 yards, 4 TDs)
Lagway compiled a standout performance, throwing for 319 yards and four touchdowns to lead Baylor to a 41-9 victory. The junior quarterback completed 16 of 25 passes, tying his season high with four touchdown passes. Lagway connected with multiple receivers for scores as the Bears turned in one of their most impressive offensive performances of the season.

Arch Manning, Texas (16-of-20, 220 yards, 3 TDs)
Manning produced an efficient performance, completing 16 of 20 passes for 220 yards and three touchdowns to lead No. 11 Texas to a 31-3 victory over Mississippi State. Manning completed 80 percent of his passes and recorded his ninth career game with at least three touchdown passes as the Longhorns improved to 6-2 overall.

Nick Minicucci, Delaware (32-of-38, 414 yards, 4 TDs)
Minicucci delivered a record-setting performance in Delaware's 35-21 victory over Western Kentucky, completing 32 of 38 passes for 414 yards and four touchdowns. He opened the game by completing his first 18 passes, setting a Delaware record for consecutive completions. His 414 passing yards ranked sixth in program history as the Blue Hens earned an impressive road victory.

Dylan Raiola, Oregon (21-of-33, 336 yards, 3 TDs)
Raiola compiled a prolific performance, passing for 336 yards and three touchdowns to lead Oregon's passing attack. The quarterback connected on 21 of 33 attempts, delivering one of the week's top statistical performances. His three touchdown passes and 336 passing yards highlighted an explosive outing for the Ducks.

Marcus Stokes, Memphis (29-of-35, 371 yards, 5 total TDs)
Stokes turned in a career performance, accounting for five touchdowns to lead Memphis to a 49-22 victory. The quarterback completed 29 of 35 passes for 371 yards and four touchdowns while adding a one-yard rushing touchdown. His 371 passing yards marked a season high.

The Manning Award, sponsored by the Allstate Sugar Bowl, was created in 2004 to honor the accomplishments of Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning. It is the only major college football award that includes candidates' performances in bowl games. Fans will have the opportunity to vote for the Manning Award Stars of the Week, with the weekly winners recognized throughout the season.

The Manning Award selected 40 quarterbacks for its Watch List in the preseason and added an additional 16 quarterbacks on October 23. Finalists will be selected in early December, and the winner is scheduled to be announced following the College Football Playoff National Championship.

In its first 22 years, the Manning Award has recognized the top names in college football. It has honored quarterbacks from 16 different schools and five different conferences.
The Southeastern Conference (Jayden Daniels, Stetson Bennett, Bryce Young, Joe Burrow, Mac Jones, Johnny Manziel, Cam Newton, JaMarcus Russell and Tim Tebow) leads the way with nine Manning Award honorees, while the Big 12 Conference (Kyler Murray, Baker Mayfield, Vince Young, Colt McCoy and Robert Griffin III) and the Atlantic Coast Conference (Cam Ward, Deshaun Watson twice, Matt Ryan and Jameis Winston) have each had five winners.

All the Manning Award winners follow in the footsteps of the Mannings themselves. In college, Archie, Peyton and Eli Manning combined for more than 25,000 passing yards and 201 touchdowns while playing in 10 bowl games and earning four bowl MVP awards. Archie was the No. 2 pick in the NFL Draft, while both Peyton and Eli were selected No. 1 overall.

The Allstate Sugar Bowl has established itself as one of the premier college football bowl games, having hosted 29 national champions, 114 Hall of Fame players, 55 Hall of Fame coaches and 21 Heisman Trophy winners in its 92-year history. The 93rd Allstate Sugar Bowl Football Classic, which will serve as a College Football Playoff Semifinal, will be played on January 15, 2027. In addition to football, the Sugar Bowl Committee annually invests more than $1 million into the community through hosting and sponsorship of sporting events, awards, scholarships and clinics. Through these efforts, the organization supports and honors thousands of student-athletes each year, while injecting more than $2.6 billion into the local economy over the last decade. For more information, visit www.AllstateSugarBowl.org.