June 21, 2026

Confident Denzel Burke Making Impact In Ohio State’s Secondary As True Freshman

The Arizona native has started at cornerback in all three games for the Buckeyes this season. With veteran cornerbacks Sevyn Banks and Cam Brown sidelined for the season opener at Minnesota on Sept. 2, Ohio State called upon true freshman Denzel Burke to get his first career start. He played well, registering four tackles and a team-high three pass break ups for the Buckeyes. And while he was flagged for pass interference in the second quarter, leading directly to a Golden Gophers touchdown on the very next play, he still graded out as a champion. “I was pretty nervous going into that game,” Burke said during his media availability on Wednesday evening. “I didn’t know what to expect. Just wanted to go out there and ball out, trust my technique, trust my coaches and the play calls they’re going to make. I feel like I had a solid game. I…

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