EUGENE — Oregon’s defense isn’t alone in dealing with injuries heading into Saturday’s marquee matchup with No. 3 Ohio State. The Buckeyes were without their top two cornerbacks last week against Minnesota and as a result, true freshman Denzel Burke and second-year freshman Ryan Watts started and had four and three tackles, respectively. “A true freshman getting on the field at Ohio State, you got to be the real deal,” Ducks receiver Mycah Pittman said. “I’m not taking anyone lightly. Anybody that can touch that field, I’m prepared for. Being able to dig deep in film and understand what they’re about.” Ohio State allowed 205 passing yards and a touchdown in its win last week, which even against a Minnesota team built on running the ball is impressive given the absences of Sevyn Banks and Cameron Brown and safety Josh Proctor leaving due to injury in the fourth quarter. “I…
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