Ohio State fan with muscular dystrophy scores touchdown in Buckeyes spring game


Ohio Stadium at Capacity for Spring Game Though he has been diagnosed with muscular dystrophy, he doesn’t let that stop him supporting the Buckeyes, and they showed some more love during Saturday’s spring game, where they let him score a touchdown. Ohio State fans are no stranger to the heroic story of Buckeye superfan Jacob Jarvis. The honorary captain took the handoff from JT Barrett who re-entered the game for one final play to make this experience happen. Once he scored, Ohio State players huddled around Jarvis and celebrated with him. What a great moment that all of those players – and Jarvis – will remember for the rest of their lives. “Saw some guys, some receivers, stepped up and made some really nice plays”, said head coach Urban Meyer. Jarvis says he found out at 10 o’clock that morning that he’d be participating in the game. According to a…

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