Marvin Harrison Jr. vs Will Johnson was CINEMA 🍿
Marvin Harrison Jr. and Will Johnson delivered one of college football’s most anticipated individual matchups in the 2023 edition of The Game, when No. 2 Ohio State visited No. 3 Michigan. The Buckeyes’ star wide receiver, widely regarded as the nation’s best pass-catcher that season, lined up frequently against Michigan’s shutdown cornerback Will Johnson in a heavyweight Big Ten showdown with playoff implications on the line.
Harrison still produced a strong outing with five receptions for 118 yards and a touchdown, but Michigan’s secondary, led by Johnson’s physical coverage, kept him from dominating as Michigan pulled out a gritty 30-24 victory. Johnson, however, exited early in the second half with a hamstring injury, cutting short what fans hoped would be a full-game chess match between two future first-round NFL Draft picks. Their on-field battles, even abbreviated, showcased elite talent and only added to the lore of the riva...