Marvin Harrison Jr. injury update: Ohio State WR takes hard hit to ...

Ohio State wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. had a tremendous first half against No. 1 Georgia, racking up five catches for 106 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

In the second half, he was largely held in check thanks to far more physical play by the Georgia secondary, including a big hit in the back of the end zone that left him on the turf of Mercedes-Benz Stadium.

After the game, Ohio State head coach Ryan Day said he was removed after going through concussion protocol.

Ryan Day said Marvin Harrison Jr. was ruled out of the game after he went through concussion protocol with the team's medical staff.

— Chase Brown (@chaseabrown__) January 1, 2023

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Harrison was taken to the medical tent and released from it relatively quickly, but he didn't receive his helmet back.

Curiously, a targeting call on the play was soon overturned.

No targeting was called for this hit on Marvin Harrison Jr. The Ohio State receiver was taken to the sidelines after and is being treated by medical personnel. pic.twitter.com/rSIo0ZRe2M

— Eleven Warriors (@11W) January 1, 2023

Harrison has had a monster season for OSU, catching 72 passes for 1,157 yards and 12 touchdowns. On a team that was plagued by injuries all year, Harrison was a consistent target for C.J. Stroud.

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The Sporting News will update this story as more information becomes available.