# Oklahoma State Exploits UCF's Missing Players

> Oklahoma State targets UCF's depth issues with missing players.
- Title: Oklahoma State Exploits UCF's Missing Players | Shortify
- Summary: Oklahoma State targets UCF's depth issues with missing players. Oklahoma State can exploit UCF's depth problems at quarterback, offensive line and linebacker…
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- Source: Oklahoma State Cowboys On SI — https://si.com/college/oklahomastate/football/how-oklahoma-state-could-exploit-ucf-s-massive-list-of-missing-players
- Published: 2026-10-10T02:06:48+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: oklahoma state, ucf, big 12, college football, player availability, depth issues, quadrant, sports
## Friday Reports
Oklahoma State and UCF released Friday player availability reports ahead of Saturday's game in Stillwater.
## Cowboys' Changes
Defensive tackle Landon Dean remains out; wide receiver Wyatt Young and offensive lineman Johnny Dickson III upgraded to probable.
## UCF's Missing Players
UCF lists nine players as out including wide receiver Caleb Rollerson, quarterback Alonza Barnett III and Dante Carr.
## QB Depth Concerns
Keyone Jenkins, a probable replacement for Barnett, could be injured with both Barnett and Carr out.
## Offensive Line Weakness
Maiava and Gibson are listed as backups on the offensive line, creating depth issues for UCF.
## Linebacker Replacement
Jahleel Culbreath likely starts in Lewis Carter's place with 12 tackles and 1.5 tackles for loss.
## Exploitable Weaknesses
Oklahoma State can exploit UCF's depth issues at quarterback, offensive line and linebacker.
## Game Strategy
Oklahoma State's offense could run to the left side without Carter on the field.
## Key takeaway

Oklahoma State can exploit UCF's depth problems at quarterback, offensive line and linebacker due to nine players listed as out.