{
  "id": 1757419,
  "title": "Enough Texas WRs have earned trust to expand rotation",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/18/enough-texas-wrs-have-earned-trust-to-expand-rotation",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-18T17:24:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/enough-texas-wrs-earned-trust-172400669.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Over the past few seasons, the Texas Longhorns have grappled with questions about the size of their wide receiver rotation under head coach Steve Sarkisian. At a recent press conference, Sarkisian emphasized that his players, not he, determine the rotation. The circle of trust for first-team receivers includes junior transfers Cam Coleman, Ryan Wingo, and Emmett Mosley, who need little introduction. The backup wide receivers, however, require earned trust through their performance during preseason camp and non-conference opportunities.\n\nSarkisian cited four of the six backups as having earned his trust. Daylan McCutcheon, a sophomore, has already provided production with seven catches for 74 yards last season. Kaliq Lockett, a special teams contributor, has also earned Sarkisian's trust due to his role in the Citrus Bowl win over Michigan, despite initially missing out on special teams in 2023. Berkhalter, a Wake Forest, Cincinnati, and NC A&T transfer, has nearly 1,400 career snaps and brings experience, maturity, and a no-nonsense attitude to the Longhorns. Among the freshmen, Jermaine Bishop is the most likely to earn playing time due to his ability to catch passes in critical downs. The other two freshmen, Kohan Brown and Chris Stewart, will likely see more playing time in blowout games.",
  "summary": "Will Steve Sarkisian actually deepen his rotation, though? Injuries will probably be the most important factor.",
  "key_points": [
    "Texas Longhorns have a large wide receiver rotation.",
    "Four backup WRs have earned Sarkisian's trust.",
    "Freshmen Jermaine Bishop, Kohan Brown, and Chris Stewart likely to play."
  ],
  "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."
}