Ohio State star Marvin Harrison Jr. exits with right leg injury in 3rd quarter vs. Notre Dame, status uncertain

Ohio State star wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. got rolled up on and required attention from trainers after a long TreVeyon Henderson touchdown run in the 3rd quarter against Notre Dame on Saturday evening. Harrison was blocking on the perimeter when the injury happened, but appears to be OK to return after getting some medical attention and beefier ankle tape.

Harrison’s block likely sprung the touchdown for Henderson. But after the running back blazed behind Harrison, a defender in pursuit whiffed on a tackle and tumbled into the back of the wideouts legs.

Harrison’s right foot and ankle got rolled up on and the junior remained down on the turf as Henderson hustled into the end zone early in the 3rd quarter.

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He was helped off the field by trainers and taken into the medical tent after a commercial break. Ohio State leads, 10-0.

Sideline reporter Ahmed Fareed said Harrison remained in the tent as Notre Dame began the ensuing drive. Later in the drive, as Notre Dame worked into Buckeye territory, Harrison was seen out of the tent and working out his right ankle and lower leg. He did not appear to have his helmet, but was moving under his own power, a promising sign.

Harrison appeared prepared to play again after the scare

On3’s Andy Staples noted that he was jogging on the sideline after exiting the tent and was still talking to trainers.

Before the Notre Dame drive ended, Harrison was ready to get back in the game. Letterman Row’s Spencer Holbrook shared a photo showing a sturdy tape job on the receiver’s right ankle.

Marvin Harrison Jr. has a hefty roll of tape on his ankle. But he has his helmet and is back with the offense on the bench.

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— Spencer Holbrook (@SpencerHolbrook) September 24, 2023

Holbrook added that the wideout was back with his teammates on the bench and had his helmet. Notre Dame scored a touchdown to make the score 10-7, Ohio State.

A last-second win had Ryan Day fired up

During his postgame interview with NBC’s Kathryn Tappen following a 17-14 come-from-behind win, Day called out former Notre Dame head coach Lou Holtz, somebody who had comments of his own on Ohio State. Day passionately exclaimed how he could not believe what Holtz said about the Buckeyes and wanted his thoughts following the win.

“Toughness,” Day said. “That’s it. Physicality across the board, finish it off, having guts. I’d like to know where Lou Holtz is right now. What he said about our team — I cannot believe. This is a tough team right here. We’re proud to be from Ohio. It’s always been Ohio against the world. It will continue to be Ohio against the world.

“But I will tell you what. I love those kids and we’ve got a tough team.”