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Ohio State Freshman Quarterback Kyle McCord Sheds Black Stripe

Kyle McCord is “officially” a Buckeye.

The five-star freshman quarterback became the seventh member of Ohio State's freshman class of 2021 to have his black stripe removed when his stripe came off on Thursday.

@kylemccord16 is officially a member of the Brotherhood #GoBuckeyes pic.twitter.com/rjMmzPld78

— Ohio State Football (@OhioStateFB) August 12, 2021

McCord, who came to Ohio State as the No. 27 overall player in the country and the No. 3 pro-style quarterback in the 2021 recruiting class, has been competing for the starting quarterback job with C.