June 14, 2026

Zach Harrison’s sophomore step is key to Ohio State’s championship aspirations: Buckeye Take


COLUMBUS, Ohio — Joey Bosa’s record-breaking contract extension Tuesday night brought the football world’s attention back to the defensive end factory Larry Johnson runs at Ohio State. One assumes the models still in the shop took notice as well. That includes Zach Harrison. The rising sophomore who came down State Road 315 from Olentangy Orange last as a top-15 national prospect hinted at bigger things that may soon be in his reach. In 2019, Harrison was one of the many Buckeye defensive linemen overshadowed by Chase Young’s brilliance. In 2020, Ohio State needs Harrison to demand more time in the spotlight for himself — and take the same sophomore step as the acclaimed and increasingly wealthy men who came before him. Joey Bosa tore the Big Ten up immediately upon arrival, collecting 42 tackles (13.5 for loss) and recording 7.5 sacks as a freshman. That started a trajectory that within…

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