Dalton Riggs sheds black stripe, joins Ohio State football brotherhood
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 9:15 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Dalton Riggs, a fifth-year senior long snapper, has officially shed his black stripe and joined the Ohio State football team. Riggs, who transferred from Central Florida, was ranked as the No. 2 long snapper in the portal and replaces John Ferlman. He became the 14th player to lose his black stripe this offseason, highlighting his importance in a position that holds significant responsibility within the team.
- •Riggs previously played at BYU and Central Florida.
- •He started 15 games in his collegiate career before joining Ohio State.
- •Ohio State football welcomed Riggs officially on August 24, 2026.
- •Riggs is the 14th player to lose the black stripe this offseason.
- •Consistency in long snapping is crucial given the team's recent kicking struggles.
- 9:15 PMYahoo Sports — Ohio State football special teamer sheds black stripe | buckeyes Wire
"Fifth-year senior Dalton Riggs was officially welcomed to the Ohio State 'brotherhood' on Monday afternoon after shedding his black stripe.
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