PASADENA, Calif. — Denzel Burke stood on the field, Rose Bowl trophy in his hands and a smile on his face. The cornerback glanced down at the trophy to soak in the moment.
Ohio State had just defeated Oregon in the Rose Bowl in a dominating 41-21 performance that included a 34-0 lead in the first half.
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It was redemption for Ohio State, which lost to Oregon on Oct. 12 by one point, and no player deserved the moment more than Burke.
He’d been heavily criticized after giving up 162 yards and two touchdowns. But on New Year’s Day, he was targeted one time and didn’t give up a catch, according to
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