{
  "id": 18967694,
  "title": "Curtis Samuel Questions Ohio State’s Use of Freshman in Oregon Loss",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/curtis-samuel-questions-ohio-states-use-of-freshman-in-oregon-loss",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-08T15:32:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/ncaa/curtis-samuel-questions-ohio-states-use-of-freshman-in-oregon-loss-12683022"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio State Buckeyes freshman running back Legend Bey was given his first offensive snaps of the season in a high-scoring loss to the Oregon Ducks. Born in Texas, Bey transitioned to the role of a running back after excelling as a quarterback at North Forney High School. Despite his promising background, including 45 touchdowns in his senior season, Ohio State had not utilized him in critical moments of the game against Oregon. Curtis Samuel, a former Buckeyes player turned analyst on X, expressed surprise at Bey's limited involvement in the contest. Samuel, who set the record for most combined rushing and receiving yards in a single season at Carolina in 2017, questioned Bey's opportunity to contribute in more demanding game situations. The Buckeyes struggled, falling to a 6–3 record overall and 4–2 in the Big Ten after trailing by 24 points and eventually finishing the game with only 12 rushing yards and 10 receiving yards from Bey.",
  "summary": "Curtis Samuel wants a bigger role for Legend Bey, whose three offensive touches came late in Ohio State’s loss.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/is-jeremiah-smiths-ohio-state-career-over-damien-harris-makes-the-case",
        "published": "2026-11-08T02:46:43.000Z"
      },
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        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "Michigan State makes 5 field goals, forces 4 turnovers and has 5 sacks in 15-6 win over Michigan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/michigan-state-makes-5-field-goals-forces-4-turnovers-and-has-5-sacks-18861861",
        "published": "2026-11-08T04:31:13.000Z"
      }
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  },
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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."
}