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'I Love Ohio State': On Pat Elflein's Decision to Return to the Buckeyes For His Fifth Season

SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Ed Warinner signed plenty of high-profile recruits throughout his career but never one like he did on Dec. 18.

That was when Ohio State redshirt junior offensive lineman Pat Elflein announced he'll return for his fifth season.

“It’s like signing a five-star recruit with three years of experience,” Warinner joked Tuesday during his media session for the Buckeyes’ Jan. 1 Fiesta Bowl game against Notre Dame.

Warinner wasn’t too far off. After all, as a first-team All-Big Ten selection, Elflein was one of Ohio State’s best and most consistent players throughout a season filled with ups and downs.