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Denzel Burke hints at key Cotton Bowl decisions for Ohio State’s roster

Grant Bricker

By Grant Bricker

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Denzel Burke said he believes Ohio State could have a full roster for the Cotton Bowl against Missouri at Tuesday’s presser.

Burke, along with wideout Emeka Egbuka, is going to be playing in the game. However, both are still undecided about returning to Ohio State for another season in 2024.

As for the rest of the Buckeye roster, Burke said that he thinks everyone is going to be playing in the Cotton Bowl. Marvin Harrison Jr. recently said he was undecided on the bowl game and the 2024 NFL Draft, but the star receiver is likely a top-5 NFL Draft pick if he leaves school.

“I’m pretty sure that everybody is playing,” said Burke.

Egbuka missed some time due to injury this season and accounted for 452 yards receiving, however. He finished 3rd on the team in that stat behind Harrison and star tight end Cade Stover.

Burke appeared in 10 games for the Buckeyes this season with 19 total tackles, 1 interception, and 2 tackles for loss. He led the team with 9 pass breakups and was regarded as the team’s best cover corner throughout the season.

Cody Simon, a key linebacker with 45 tackles this season, confirmed on Tuesday he’ll return to the program for 2024. He has 4 seasons in the program with 135 career tackles.

Donovan Jackson and Tyleik Williams, key pieces along the line also confirmed plans to play in the bowl game. Jackson has been a starting for the offensive line while Williams delivered 49 tackles, 10 TFL and 3 sacks for the defensive line.

Ohio State plays Missouri in the Cotton Bowl next. The Tigers are ranked 9th in the country and come into the matchup at 10-2. It will be the 1st time that the Tigers and Buckeyes have played this century, with the last game taking place in 1998.

Kickoff from the Cotton Bowl will be at 8 p.m. ET on ESPN on Dec. 29.

Grant Bricker

Grant Bricker covers the B1G for Saturday Tradition. His previous stops include the Williamson Homepage and Nashville Post.