COLUMBUS, Ohio – Regardless of the circumstances, Ohio State freshman Zach Harrison cherished his first start in Ohio Stadium on Saturday. “I grew up a Buckeye fan,” said the former Olentangy Orange star from Lewis Center. “You grew up watching them on TV, and to be there starting for Ohio State is really a dream.” That dream likely included a scene similar to his third-quarter sack of Maryland quarterback Josh Jackson, which should have forced a punt. But it probably didn’t include Harrison drawing an unsportsmanlike conduct flag for flexing his muscles while still standing over Jackson. The resulting first down gave the Terrapins new life, and they scored three plays later to spoil Ohio State’s shutout bid. An easily forgotten play within the Buckeyes’ 73-14 victory, perhaps, but in coach Ryan Day’s estimation an important learning experience for Harrison. “I didn’t even mean to flex or anything — I…
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