With sophomore wideout Seitu Smith II out with injury for the year, it has been Zorn and fellow junior receiver Andrew Berg flanking Chapple this season.

“I feel very blessed that [Zorn] has been able to have the opportunity to play football in college,” his mother, Sandra Zorn, said. “I’m also glad to see Ricky back on offense because being a quarterback in high school was quite an exciting time, watching Ricky lead the team and scoring tons of touchdowns.”

Zorn’s first start under the lights came in the freezing rain in Harvard’s 52-3 victory over Holy Cross, and the junior racked up 99 yards including six receptions and a touchdown catch. The next week, he delivered again. Zorn put up 100 yards, five receptions and another score against Cornell.

“The kid works incredibly hard,” Muphy said. “He’s a very focused and serious kid in the best possible context.... He’s a strictly [lead] by action, by example guy.”

Berg echoed the coach’s sentiments.

“That kid’s just a perfect kid,” Berg said. “He’s the type of kid you want to have in your family. I’m really happy for him. He’s having a great year.”

With the momentum of 14 straight wins dating back to last season, the Crimson appears unstoppable heading into the second half of this fall’s play. Zorn’s talents at wideout will be crucial for Harvard both this season and in the future.

“We haven’t reached his potential because he’s only played a couple of games,” Murphy said. “I still think he has a lot of potential to get even better.”