While running back TreVeyon Henderson gets most of the attention following his 277-yard and three-touchdown outburst against Tulsa on Sept. 18, he’s not the only true freshman that has made an impact for Ohio State this fall. In fact, cornerback Denzel Burke has started all five games for the Buckeyes, becoming the first true freshman to start a season-opener on defense since former linebacker Andy Katzenmoyer in 1996. Defensive tackle Tyleik Williams, meanwhile, has recorded four sacks on the year, including one that went for a 17-yard loss and ended any chances of the Golden Hurricane pulling an upset that afternoon. Quarterback Kyle McCord also got in on the action, as he threw for 319 yards and two touchdowns against Akron while starting in place of an injured C.J. Stroud and was named the Big Ten’s freshman of the week as a result. And that’s just a small sample, as…
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