Jay Timmons loses black stripe in Ohio State football camp
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 1:26 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
Jay Timmons has become the first Ohio State football freshman to lose his black stripe during the preseason training camp, as announced on August 12. Timmons, who has been taking first-team reps at nickel back, has made an immediate impact in practice, including a sack in an 11-on-11 session. Fellow safety Earl Little Jr. praised Timmons for his playmaking ability and mental preparedness. The Buckeyes are looking to replace Lorenzo Styles Jr. at nickel back after his departure to the NFL. Timmons, a high-profile recruit, previously committed to Florida State before choosing Ohio State.
- •Timmons lost his black stripe during camp on August 12.
- •He has been practicing as the starting nickel back.
- •Earl Little Jr. commended Timmons for making impactful plays.
- •Timmons previously ranked as the nation's No. 25 overall prospect.
- •Ohio State seeks a new nickel back after Styles Jr.'s departure.
- 1:26 AMYahoo Sports — Freshman Ohio State cornerback Jay Timmons sheds his black stripe
- 8:11 PMYahoo Sports — Jay Timmons becomes first Ohio State football freshman to lose black stripe in camp
"Ohio State defensive back Jay Timmons has been officially welcomed to the 'brotherhood' after losing his black stripe during preseason training camp.
"Freshman Jay Timmons is the first Ohio State freshman to lose his black stripe since the start of preseason training camp.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 13, 2026, 1:26 AMFreshman Ohio State cornerback Jay Timmons sheds his black stripe
Ohio State defensive back Jay Timmons has been officially welcomed to the 'brotherhood' after losing his black stripe during preseason training camp.
- Yahoo SportsAug 12, 2026, 8:11 PMJay Timmons becomes first Ohio State football freshman to lose black stripe in camp
Freshman Jay Timmons is the first Ohio State freshman to lose his black stripe since the start of preseason training camp.
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