Source: BroBible
Summary
Charlotte linebacker Kadin Schmitz punched Memphis quarterback Marcus Stokes in the groin during a college football game but was not ejected. Officials flagged him for unsportsmanlike conduct but allowed him to continue playing. Stokes, known as “Memphis Manziel,” has been a standout performer for the Tigers. The incident followed trash talk from Stokes, which led to Schmitz’s retaliation. This is not the first time a player has been ejected for similar actions.
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The routine arrives with confidence.
Trash talk leads to a groin punch.
Officials give a warning, not a ejection.
Stokes keeps playing like nothing happened.
Schmitz walks away with a slap on the wrist.
Original observation: A punch below the belt, but no belt on the player who threw it.
Author: Evan Null
Charlotte Linebacker Who Groin-Punched Memphis Quarterback Somehow Avoids Ejection For Dirty Cheap Shot
Charlotte linebacker Kadin Schmitz was not ejected from the college football game against Memphis even though he punched quarterback Marcus Stokes in the groin. Officials flagged him for unsportsmanlike conduct but did not throw him out. The incident followed trash talk from Stokes, which led to Schmitz’s retaliation. This is not the first time a player has been ejected for similar actions.
Marcus Stokes is Memphis Manziel
Even if you are not a college football fan, you might remember the name Marcus Stokes. The former four-star quarterback recruit lost his scholarship to Florida because he rapped the n-word in a video on social media. He was blackballed from the FBS. As a result, Stokes began his career at Division-II West Florida. He completed 61% of his passes for 3,297 yards and 30 touchdowns (with 13 interceptions) and ran for 367 yards and 10 touchdowns in 2025.
Charlotte’s College Football Player Was Not Ejected For A “Groin” Punch
Stokes plays with a swagger to him. If he makes a good play, he is going to let you know. That backfired on Saturday. Stokes stood over a Charlotte player and talked down to him after a key first down in the third quarter. Memphis was winning by 16 points at the time. Its quarterback wanted to remind the 49ers that they were losing. His behavior did not go over well with Kadin Schmitz.
Memphis Football Transfer Marcus Stokes Commitment History
Former Marshall and Southern Miss head coach Charles Huff took over at Memphis during the offseason. His first big move was to add former four-star Ohio State and South Carolina quarterback Air Noland. And then he brought in Stokes to compete with Nolan for the starting job. Huff named Stokes as the starter for Week 1. He could not be a better culture fit in the Tigers program.
Memphis Manziel
Stokes looks like he can take them there! The Tigers are in the driver’s seat for a College Football Playoff bid but they probably have to win out to have a chance. Stokes has been awesome through the first five games of 2026. He completed 71.4% of his passes for nine touchdowns with three interceptions against UNLV, Arkansas State, Boise State, UT Martin and Charlotte.
