Why Ohio State’s black stripe removal is memorable Simon, who now wears the “Block O” number zero jersey for the Buckeyes, was sporting a scout team uniform when his black stripe was removed.

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COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football has a tradition dating back to Urban Meyer’s tenure as head coach. When a newcomer joins the program, a black stripe is placed on their helmet.

The Ohio State Buckeyes have a unique tradition that sets them apart in college football. Known as the black stripe ritual, this Buckeyes tradition appears when new prospects come into the team ...

Within the Ohio State football program, every incoming player – both freshmen and transfers – must earn playing time by first losing the black stripe on their practice helmet.. This is a rite ...

Ohio State football welcomed another one to the brotherhood in four-star freshman, Bryce West. The consensus top 100 player in the class of 2024 saw his first defensive action of the season ...

Ohio State's black stripe tradition originates from former head coach Urban Meyer's tenure with the Buckeyes, which began before the 2012 season when he brought the idea from Florida.

A look back at the correlation – or in some cases, lack of – between Ohio State freshmen losing their black stripes early and playing in their first seasons as Buckeyes.

Ohio State's 2024 recruiting class is down to two players with a black stripe still on their helmet. Redshirt freshman defensive tackle Eric Mensah had his removed on Thursday, "officially ...

Twin offensive linemen from northern Ohio have shed their black stripe. Deontae and Devontae Armstrong become the latest members of the Ohio State football team to be officially welcomed to the ...

The transfer portal giveth and the transfer portal taketh. Today, we give thanks for the gift of tight end Max Klare, who came to Ohio State via the portal from Purdue earlier this year. Today, Klare ...

Having the black stripe removed is a notable distinction and a cause for celebration." Joey Kaufman covers Ohio State football for The Columbus Dispatch and can be reached at [email protected].