{
  "id": 15458355,
  "title": "What Will Stein said after Kentucky's win over Oklahoma",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/18/what-will-stein-said-after-kentuckys-win-over-oklahoma",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-18T17:36:24.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/stein-said-kentuckys-win-over-173624750.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "After Kentucky's 21-13 victory over Oklahoma, head coach Will Stein reflected on the game, emphasizing that statistics, or \"stats,\" are for losers. He explained that while his team outgained the Sooners 346 yards to 230, and took three crucial possessions in a span of just 11 minutes, he didn't dwell on the numbers. Instead, Stein focused on the team's determination and execution, noting that their defense played a pivotal role in the win. The coach also acknowledged the importance of ball excellence, stating that their program values it highly, similar to other core aspects. Stein praised his defensive players for their performance, highlighting their ability to generate turnovers, particularly a game-changing interception by Jacob Ulrich. He also recognized the team's resilience, noting that they had faced a challenging week and that their ability to perform under pressure was evident. Stein concluded by emphasizing the importance of connection among the players, stating that it's the foundation of the team's success.",
  "summary": "Kentucky moved to 6-1 after a gritty 21-13 road win against Oklahoma, keeping the team tied for the SEC lead, and Will Stein spoke after the game.",
  "key_points": [
    "Will Stein emphasized stats are for losers after Kentucky's win.",
    "Defense and ball excellence were pivotal in Kentucky's 21-13 victory.",
    "Jacob Ulrich's interception was a game-changing moment."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "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."
}