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Zach Boren will have to think about what he might look like in scarlet and gray before deciding where he will play college football.

Ohio State coach Jim Tressel and the Buckeyes recently extended a scholarship offer to Boren, who will play his senior season at Pickerington Central in the fall.

"It's huge," Zach said. "For any high school kid to get an offer from a (Bowl Championship Series) school ... it's a dream come true to get an offer that big.

Zach said he was informed by Tigers head coach Jay Sharrett that Ohio State had formally offered him a scholarship after Sharrett spoke with Tressel and the Buckeyes' recruiting coordinator.
The junior said he has not made any decisions regarding his football future as of yet, but that he wanted to reach one before Central opens its season in August.

"I'm just kind of sitting back and enjoying the recruiting process, giving each school a fair shot," Zach said. "Whenever I feel comfortable, that's when I'll make the decision."

Mike Boren, Zach's father, was an All-American at the University of Michigan. Zach's older brother Justin played two seasons as a Wolverine before deciding to transfer away from Ann Arbor due to differences with new coach Rich Rodriguez.

Mike said he doesn't think Zach isn't really thinking about playing in Ann Arbor.

"I would say Zach's definitely not thinking Michigan at this point," Mike said.

The elder Boren said Justin hasn't made a decision as to what program he will transfer to for his next season.

"If Justin ends up at OSU or somewhere else and that's where I end up, that would be a huge plus," Zach said. "That would make me feel comfortable.

"But it's kind of like life. You have to go out on your own sometimes, too."

Mike said wherever his two sons end up, he is thrilled that they both have the opportunity to play at the next level.

"I'm proud of them because they work hard," Mike said. "I mean you reap what you sow. Zach wakes up at 5 o'clock every morning and works out."