COLUMBUS, Ohio — Ohio State football’s Dominic Kirks had ... who joined OSU after transferring from Purdue. The black stripe tradition dates back to former coach Urban Meyer’s tenure.

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.

Kirks' efforts were rewarded when he had his black stripe removed. DONATE TO 'THE FOUNDATION': Click here now to assist with Name, Image and Likeness compensation for Ohio State football and ...

Following Tuesday's spring practice, Ohio State announced that Daniels had his black stripe removed, indicating he had done enough to officially become a Buckeye. DONATE TO 'THE FOUNDATION': Click ...

Saturday was the annual "Student Appreciation Day" for the Ohio State football program. It's a tradition Urban Meyer and continued by Ryan Day before being put on pause by the COVID-19 pandemic.

They are easily identifiable by their helmets -- not just Michigan's wings or Ohio State's scarlet stripe, but the stickers ... of this shared but disparate tradition before these two bitter ...