{
  "id": 14514648,
  "title": "Ottawa Redblacks to start rookie Bryson Barnes versus Toronto Argonauts",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/ottawa-redblacks-to-start-rookie-bryson-barnes-versus-toronto",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T19:09:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/football/cfl/2026/10/14/ottawa-redblacks-to-start-rookie-bryson-barnes-versus-toronto-argonauts"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "OTTAWA - Rookie Bryson Barnes is set to start for the Ottawa Redblacks in their upcoming game against the Toronto Argonauts. The Ottawa Redblacks, currently 0-16, will face off against the Toronto Argonauts, who are sitting at 9-7. Ryan Dinwiddie, the head coach and general manager of the Ottawa Redblacks, announced the decision following Wednesday's practice. This is Barnes' first start of the season, making him the third starting quarterback for the team this year, joining Jake Maier and McLeod Bethel-Thompson. Maier started 12 straight games before being replaced by Bethel-Thompson. Standing at six feet one inch tall and weighing 213 pounds, Barnes has been primarily used in short-yardage situations this season. He has gained 95 yards and scored nine touchdowns on 41 rushing attempts across 14 games. Barnes has also contributed to the passing game, completing 10 of 13 passes for 110 yards and an interception. The quarterback hails from Utah and Utah State.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Rookie Bryson Barnes set to start for Ottawa Redblacks.",
    "Ottawa Redblacks 0-16, Toronto Argonauts 9-7.",
    "Barnes makes third start of season, joins Maier and Bethel-Thompson."
  ],
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  "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."
}