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.

A talented group of freshmen arrived on campus early in the year, allowing them to practice and witness firsthand what it takes to be the best team in college football. With numerous Buckeyes ...

Still, this is a good first step for him. This article was originally published on scarletandgame.com as Former four-star recruit loses his black stripe for the Ohio State football team.

The latest example is defensive lineman Eric Mensah, who lost his black stripe ... football and basketball student-athletes. Ohio State won the national championship game in the first 12-team ...