{
  "id": 14949570,
  "title": "4 players to watch for OU against Kentucky",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/4-players-to-watch-for-ou-against-kentucky",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-16T12:04:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/4-players-watch-ou-against-120442446.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Oklahoma Sooners will host Kentucky Wildcats in Norman on Saturday night. Both teams have won big victories recently, and the Sooners aim to string together consecutive wins for the first time in 2026. With several key players injured or questionable, here are four players to watch for Oklahoma against Kentucky:\n\n1. Trystan Haynes, defensive back: Haynes made his first career start at cornerback against Texas but showed potential with some solid plays. With Jacobe Johnson out again and Eli Bowen questionable, Haynes could step up to fill the void in the secondary.\n\n2. Noah Best, offensive lineman: Best had a strong performance in the second half of the Texas game, and with several guards on the injury report, he is one of the few healthy options. OU's run game needs to improve, and Best could play a crucial role in the offensive line.\n\n3. Mackenzie Alleyne, wide receiver: Alleyne had a quiet game against Texas but could see more targets with Parker Livingstone doubtful and three receivers on the field. If he can step up, he could become a reliable option alongside Elijah Thomas and Isaiah Sategna III.\n\n4. Manny Choice, wide receiver: Like Alleyne, Choice could see more playing time with Parker Livingstone questionable. Choice was more involved against Texas with two catches, and the coaching staff has been wanting to develop him more. Multiple Sooners' receivers have opportunities to earn bigger roles this week.",
  "summary": "4 players to watch on Saturday for the Oklahoma Sooners against the Kentucky Wildcats.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "How to watch Kentucky vs Little Rock preseason game today",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/16/how-to-watch-kentucky-vs-little-rock-preseason-game-today",
        "published": "2026-10-16T10:07:38.000Z"
      }
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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."
}