{
  "id": 14442892,
  "title": "Oklahoma needs more pass-catchers to step up on offense",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/oklahoma-needs-more-pass-catchers-to-step-up-on-offense",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-14T12:04:07.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/oklahoma-needs-more-pass-catchers-120407530.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Oklahoma Sooners have faced challenges on offense this season, but a recent victory over the Texas Longhorns may have boosted their confidence. Now, the team will face the Kentucky Wildcats in a home game on Saturday. While the offense still has room for improvement, particularly in the passing game, the Sooners heavily rely on a limited number of players. Wide receiver Isaiah Sategna III has been the most dynamic weapon for the Sooner offense, catching 25 passes for 331 yards and two touchdowns this season. However, the team needs more reliable pass catchers to offset their struggles running the ball and on the offensive line. Sophomores Elijah Thomas and Manny Choice, as well as transfer options Mackenzie Alleyne and Parker Livingstone, have shown promise but have yet to consistently contribute. Returning veterans Jer Michael Carter, Jacob Jordan, and Ivan Carreon may also see increased playing time. The coaching staff is looking to give more opportunities to these players, as Sategna and tight end Rocky Beers account for half of the team's receiving touchdowns and over half of its receiving yards. With key players like Trell Harris out due to injury and others nursing injuries, adding more pass-catching options to the roster could be beneficial for the Sooners going forward.",
  "summary": "The Sooners are in need of more pass-catchers to assert themselves as a consistent part of the offense.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}