{
  "id": 3549250,
  "title": "Ole Miss football 2026: Who will step up at wide receiver?",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ole-miss-football-2026-who-will-step-up-at-wide-receiver",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T17:05:32.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ole-miss-football-2026-step-170532600.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ole Miss Rebels football will face a challenge in their 2026 season as they look to replace production from their former wide receiver trio. Deuce Alexander, Trey Wallace, and Cayden Lee each contributed significantly during the previous campaign, amassing a total of 160 catches, 2,380 yards, and 13 touchdowns. Now, with 18 wide receivers vying for spots, it remains to be seen which players will rise to the occasion.\n\nLeading the pack is Deuce Alexander, who is expected to take on the number one spot and be a deep threat for the offense. Stirred by the uncertainty surrounding the group's ability to replicate the success of last season, the primary concern appears to be height among the candidates. While no clear prototypical 6'4\" 225 lbs. receiver exists, six players stand out as having the potential to make an impact.",
  "summary": "Can this group of new and old faces recreate the magic from last season?",
  "key_points": [
    "Ole Miss faces challenge replacing Deuce Alexander, Trey Wallace, and Cayden Lee.",
    "18 wide receivers compete for spots, height a key concern.",
    "Six players stand out as potential impact receivers."
  ],
  "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."
}