Just because a player is on the Ohio State football roster and ... develop for the future. The black stripe tradition is far from the oldest in college sports, but it’s an important one to ...

In college football, particularly at Ohio State University, losing your black stripe is a significant rite of passage.

Former Alabama Crimson Tide signal-caller Julian Sayin is officially a member of the Ohio State Buckeyes after losing his black stripe ... to play a season of college football.

Following is a transcript of your video. Why do football players wear black stripes under their eyes? It's a phenomenon called "eye black." Natural skin absorbs some light, but reflects the rest.