Someone had to step up for the Ohio State Buckeyes, and it was Zach Harrison whose number was called against Maryland.
As many know, Chase Young, the projected top-five pick with 13.5 sacks on the season, did not play against Maryland. He was suspended by the university for taking a loan from a family friend.
While all the details aren’t quite in and the final verdict hasn’t been rendered, we do know that someone had to fill in on the defensive line.
Five-star recruit and the top player from Ohio in the Class of 2019, Zach Harrison, answered the call and stepped up in a big way. Harrison had one of the team’s seven sacks and, when asked postgame, called starting a “dream come true.”
From Lewis Center, Ohio, just a few minutes north of Columbus, this was probably what Harrison dreamed of as a young high school football standout.
With this performance on the line, Harrison will likely find himself starting next week as well. Harrison may have a pivotal role in the next few weeks if Young misses several more games as he’s expected to.
