One of the most experienced — and injury-plagued — members of Ohio State’s linebacking corps could be returning to Columbus for another season. Maybe. Justin Hilliard confirmed to members of the media Wednesday that he has already filed a petition with the NCAA seeking a sixth season of eligibility. However, the fifth-year senior was non-committal on using that sixth season if it’s granted. Justin Hilliard has filed a petition with the NCAA for a sixth year at Ohio State. If approved, he would “probably” return and play next year. However, he says still not completely sure, so he’s approaching this as his last season. — Colin Hass-Hill (@chasshill) November 6, 2019 As Hilliard missed most of his first two seasons with the Buckeyes because of a pair of biceps injury, another year of eligibility is essentially a slam-dunk. The past two seasons, Hilliard had played in a combined sixteen games. …
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