The Ohio State running backs room shed another black stripe on Tuesday.
Ohio State football announced on social media that freshman running back Legend Bey became the latest to shed his stripe after practice. Bey arrived as one of the top running back prospects in the 2026 recruiting cycle, ranked as the No. 127 player overall in the 24/7 Sports Composite.
The black stripe tradition started in Columbus when then-head coach Urban Meyer brought it over from his previous coaching stops. The tradition consists of a black stripe going down the middle of the Ohio State helmet, and that stripe is only removed when the coaching staff deems a player has done enough on and off the field to show they have officially "bought into" the program and understand what it takes to represent the university.
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A black stripe removal does not mean that a player is promised playing time immediately, and Bey will certainly have his work cut out for him as the Buckeyes' running back situation is one of the best in the country. Still, the talented freshman has made an impression early and has shown he could have what it takes to get some carries in the rotation.
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