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Cameron Martinez building confidence, seizing nickel spot in Ohio State defense

IMG_7408by:Andy Backstrom•07/13/23•

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Cameron Martinez by Barbara Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK
Ohio State safety Cameron Martinez (right) celebrates with linebacker Tommy Eichenberg (left) after a forced fumble against Toledo during the 2022 season. (Barbara Perenic/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK)

COLUMBUS — Ohio State "nickel" safety Cameron Martinez bit on the outside move, and Michigan wide receiver Cornelius Johnson made him look silly. As soon as Martinez turned outside, Johnson turned inside.

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