Ohio State losing Marvin Harrison Jr to concussion on hard hit ‘absolutely’ had impact on game, coach says

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. got a huge shot from a Georgia defender late in the third quarter when he tried to catch a ball from CJ Stroud aimed at the back of the end zone. rice field.

Harrison attempted a last-minute catch, but was met by Javon Bullard and the star receiver went down for a down. He left the game with a concussion and did not return, Ohio State won his 35-24 when the injury occurred and he ultimately lost 42-41.

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Ohio wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. makes a catch against Georgia at the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Ohio State coach Ryan Day said after the game that the loss of Harrison had a huge impact on the outcome.

“If you say losing Marvin impacted the game, it absolutely did,” Day said via ESPN.

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Bullard was initially penalized for being targeted, but the call was later overturned. Day was unsure if it was right to overturn Cole, but was a little embarrassed because Harrison had a concussion.

Ohio wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. celebrates a touchdown catch against Georgia on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022 in Atlanta.
(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

The starwide receiver said he was fit enough to return, but his trainer kept him out.

“It was just a regular hit. I felt good enough to get back into the game.”

Harrison finished with five catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns.

Ohio wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. was helped out after a hit by Georgia defensive back Javon Bullard during the Peach Bowl in Atlanta on Saturday, Dec. 31, 2022.
(AP Photo/John Bazemore)

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With the loss, the Buckeyes finished the year 11–2. I’m on a losing streak.