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Frankie Taddeo

Gus Johnson’s New Nickname for Marvin Harrison Jr. Is Already Going Viral

On Saturday, Fox Sports’s Gus Johnson dished out a new a nickname for No. 3 Ohio State's star wideout, Marvin Harrison Jr., during the club’s Big Ten showdown with No. 7 Penn State, and fans were captivated by it.

Harrison, widely regarded as the best wide receiver in the nation, made a slick 13-yard reception in the first quarter creating the opportunity for Johnson to compare the standout talent to the Italian luxury car.

"The Maserati, Maserati Marv," exclaimed the veteran broadcaster.

The son of Hall of Fame wideout Marvin Harrison, the surefire first-round draft pick in the next NFL draft has hauled in 119 receptions for 2,006 yards and 22 touchdowns in just three seasons at Ohio State.

Johnson, known for creating iconic nicknames for players in various sports, received mixed reviews from fans for his latest creation.

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