{
  "id": 3591482,
  "title": "Ohio State freshman has electric reaction to losing black stripe",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/ohio-state-freshman-has-electric-reaction-to-losing-black-stripe",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-26T21:03:37.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/ohio-state-freshman-electric-reaction-210337742.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Ohio State football cornerback Jordan Thomas, a freshman, recently had his black stripe removed, a significant milestone in his collegiate career. The coaching staff recognized Thomas's promising performance during the preseason, leading to his induction into the brotherhood. Legend Bey, another freshman running back, also removed his stripe on the same day. Thomas, ranked as the No. 104 overall player in his recruiting class by 247Sports Composite, is entering a competitive defensive backs room at Ohio State. The black stripe, a cherished tradition introduced by former head coach Urban Meyer, symbolizes a player's growth and understanding of what it means to be a Buckeye. Thomas, a four-star cornerback, now looks forward to his first real collegiate game and the potential for a bright future with the Ohio State Buckeyes.",
  "summary": "A four-star freshman cornerback has earned Ohio State’s trust early in camp. Here’s what his black stripe removal means.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "King Miller and Waymond Jordan can match famous Ohio State RB duo",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/26/king-miller-and-waymond-jordan-can-match-famous-ohio-state-rb-duo",
        "published": "2026-08-26T13:53:17.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}